Mo‘olelo of the Ahupuaʻa tells the various stories of living, working, playing and learning within a sustainable landscape. These are themes within the epic Hawaiian myth Hiʻiakaikapoliopele, which Hawaiian artist Solomon Enos depicts in this series of paintings. The heroine Hiʻiaka is on a quest that takes her throughout the various landscapes and worlds of […]

At the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford, England, you can see a beautiful Ahu’ula, a feather cloak from Hawaii. It is on display on the ground floor, in a case that has a curtain covering the glass, which when drawn back reveals the striking yellow, red and black design worked in tiny feathers. Draw back […]

The ahupua‘a, a land division extending from the mountains to the sea, has long been the cornerstone of sustainable land management for Kanaka Maoli (Hawaiian) communities. "Ma uka" (toward the mountains) and "Ma kai" (toward the sea) are not merely directional references; they signify a deep understanding of care and access to natural and cultural resources within these regions. Through […]

Discover the beautifully sculptural Hulu Nēnē dress by fashion icon Manaola Yap, a designer and cultural practitioner from Hawaiʻi, within the Pitt Rivers Museum galleries. Displayed in a case in near the centre of the museum court on the ground floor, this installation is part of the journey through the Hawaiian landscape offered through the museum's current […]

In this Archive Case display, artists Simon Grennan and Solomon Enos re-examine the work of nineteenth century author Robert Louis Stevenson through dynamic graphic storytelling. Stevenson travelled to several Pacific islands before settling in Sāmoa in 1890. Referencing this time in Sāmoa, as well as Hawai’i and Europe, related items are brought together from the […]

Unfinished is a poem written by Carol Ann Carl, a daughter of the island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia. With a background in Biochemistry and health, her community work revolves around Micronesian youth and women. Carol Ann was entrusted to be the keeper of traditional origin stories, which she shares through her writings. […]

FREE EXHIBITION 20 Sep 2025 to 28 Jun 2026 Gallery 11 Admission is FREE Pat Suet-Bik Hui 許雪碧 (b. 1943) is a US-based Hong Kong artist. This exhibition showcases her work alongside others who engage with the tradition of the 'three perfections' 三絕, which brings together the three art forms of poetry, calligraphy, and painting. […]

6 Dec 2025 - 29 Nov 2026  Gallery 7 Admission is FREE Coinage remains one of the best represented and most recognisable elements of Roman material culture. This display will showcase a selection of Roman coins in the Ashmolean collection that were found in Oxfordshire and tell the story of the region from the Roman […]

Shadowlight Supported Studio. A powerful celebration of identity, creativity and community, this group exhibition showcases artwork and film by learning-disabled and neurodivergent artists. Join us for a new exhibition of work by the Shadowlight Artists, in collaboration with Film Oxford. The exhibition title humorously plays on the famous quote from the film Jaws, “you’re going to […]

As we grapple with the possibilities and excesses of our image-obsessed culture, this free exhibition looks back at the way in which a specific kind of image – portraits – dominated the lives of three contemporaneous rulers: Fath Ali Shah Qajar (1797–1834), King George III (1760–1820), and Napoleon Bonaparte (1799–1814). Juxtaposing portraits on different media from across Iran, Britain and France, […]

Pat Suet-Bik Hui 許雪碧 (b. 1943) is a US-based Hong Kong artist. This exhibition showcases her work alongside others who engage with the tradition of the 'three perfections' 三絕, which brings together the three art forms of poetry, calligraphy, and painting. The exhibition includes works by Hui, her contemporaries, her teacher Lui Shou-Kwan and others […]

Discover the enduring legacy of one of the greatest writers of the past century. Tradecraft draws upon the vast archive of John le Carré, otherwise known as David Cornwell. Held at the Bodleian Libraries, this material – much of which is displayed for the first time – spans Cornwell’s entire life and career, from his time as a […]

Marking the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, Dancing with Austen explores how important dance was to Austen’s gentry society and its crucial role in her creativity. Dancing moves the plot in all of Jane Austen’s novels. Whether the scene of a private ball or a ticketed assembly, the dance floor measures the course of novels in which […]

Explore the Enchanted Library with our new Winter Trail and see if you can spot the signs of winter in the stories. Our trail sheet includes a take home craft, so you can take your completed trail sheet home with you and make your own winter stars. Included with entry to the Galleries For families

This exhibition shows the New work created by WOA artists  CLOSED MONDAYS

Song of Myself, 1995, Tom Phillips RA (1937–2022), wire, 360 x 180 cm. Credit: Estate of Tom Phillips CBE RA Tom Phillips described Song of Myself as “an attempt to list the various identities that go to make a single artistic life”. The work borrows its title from a poem in Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman. Its beginning […]

Circa 500 is composed of eleven artists who spend their days teaching, questioning, and building alongside the next generation of artists at St Edward’s School. This exhibition turns that practice inward, revealing […]

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Venue, Timing and Cost Venue: Old Fire Station Date(s): Thursday, 29 January 2026 to Saturday, 14 March 2026 Timing: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm Cost: FREE Koestler Arts and the Old Fire Station present Through the Blue, an exhibition showcasing artwork, music and writing made in criminal justice settings in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Surrey. Koestler […]

About the events The Oxford Seminars in Cartography have been taking place since 1993, with interested cartographers meeting regularly for a programme of lectures and field trips exploring all facets of mapping and cartography. All are welcome. Events take place online via Zoom, and times listed are UK time. Programme for 2025-26 Map Readings – […]

Discover the techniques of Peter Lanyon, the British painter from St Ives, whose landscapes leant heavily towards abstraction, with artist Kieran Stiles. This workshop is all about the edges where […]

Overview Join our first webinar for 2026 as we provide a complete guide to Short Term Respite. Calling all support coordinators and NDIS service providers! This is a special invitation […]

Event Details 🗓️ Date: Thursday, 12 March 2026 ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Dubai Time, GMT+4) 📍 Venue: : Online (Zoom) - Register here 📩 After registering, you’ll receive your Zoom […]

Join our free Thursday evening Young Creatives Socials for ages 16-18, where you can connect with other young people, work with professional artists and discover your own creativity in a relaxed, fun […]

£15 Give your skin the ultimate boost with Trinny London’s exclusive masterclass Join Trinny London's Skincare Specialists and Pro Makeup Artists for your personalised Trinny London look. Discover how to […]

How do we talk about surveillance—and its role in tracking and preventing outbreaks of disease? Disease surveillance helps us spot outbreaks early, track patterns, and look after public health. But […]

A book launch, with reception. Will be reorded as a live taping for Premier We are joined by Alister McGrath, speaking on a cross-section of some of his most well […]

A series of poetry readings in Oxford, organised by Sophia Argyris, showcasing poets from Oxford and beyond. Please join us for a welcoming evening of contempory and experimental poetry and […]

World class cellist Mischa Maisky joins Christoph Eschenbach as he returns to the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra for an evening of captivating Romantic works Mendelssohn Ruy Blas, Op. 95 Tchaikovsky Nocturne No. 4 […]

BACH Reimagined is a collaboration between James Wilton Dance, one of Europe’s premier touring dance companies, and Canadian Cellist Raphael Weinroth Browne. The work will explore everything from Bach’s means of […]