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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
About the exhibition 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 […]
With these Hands is a co-produced gallery trail created by a multicultural team of volunteers who share an interest in the hand-crafted. Through the objects chosen and the stories told, you […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
★ ★ ★ ★ "This rip-roaring history of botanical adventurers disturbs and delights" The Guardian "Consistently illuminating" The Observer "There's much to savour" The Telegraph In Bloom exhibition – open until 16 Aug 2026 What do we really know about the plants and flowers in our gardens and window boxes? Beyond their beauty, many […]
About the event The Oxford Literary Festival brings together leading authors and public figures in a magnificent setting in the centre of Oxford each year. The Bodleian Libraries is a […]
Visionary Paintings Of Oxfordshire by Anita Joice closed mondays.
Eggsplore the galleries with an eggciting family trail! Spot the eggs around the Museum and check out some of our eggcellent objects on display! This free trail joins up with […]
11 March – 27 September 2026 ST Lee Gallery, Weston Library Free admission, no ticket required About the exhibition We have been domesticating animals for over ten thousand years. But […]
CLIMATE CULTURE CARE FREE EXHIBITION – opens 28 Mar 2026 Gallery 8 This is the fifth in the Ashmolean NOW exhibition series, where contemporary artists are invited to create new work inspired by the Ashmolean’s historical collections. This exhibition showcases the work of Bangladeshi artist Soma Surovi Jannat, who draws inspiration from the Sundarbans, the largest mangrove […]
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 – […]
A relaxed morning for exploring the Museum in a quieter setting. Created for neurodivergent and SEND visitors, those with sensory processing differences, and anyone who would enjoy a calmer environment […]
Join us in our beautiful studio with a fun, relaxed environment where you can create and commune. Join us in our beautiful studio with a fun, relaxed environment where you […]
Venue: The Glass Tank, Oxford Brookes University Date(s): Monday, 26 January 2026 to Friday, 6 February 2026 Timing: 9am - 5pm Cost: 0 Inspired by the sublime beauty of techniques of visual […]
Venue, Timing and Cost Venue: Wolfson College, Oxford Date(s): Wednesday, 14 January 2026 to Sunday, 26 April 2026 Timing: 9am - 7pm Cost: Free Alan Howard Ceramics on display in the Old […]
Venue, Timing and Cost Venue: The Turrill Sculpture Garden Date(s): Saturday, 7 March 2026 to Saturday, 25 April 2026 Timing: Mon, Fri - 9.30 - 5.00pm Tues, Thurs 9.30 - 6.30pm Sat […]
Overview Be a Better Biker workshops allow riders to take their skills to a level that helps improve safety and enjoyment. For full licence holders. About this event Be a […]
Venue, Timing and Cost Venue: Thame Museum Date(s): Saturday, 7 February 2026 to Friday, 20 March 2026 Timing: During opening hours Wed. Fri. Sat. 10am-4pm; Sun. 1pm-4pm- Cost: Free admission This exhibition […]
Experiment, discover and have fun at our monthly Science Club for ages 5-9. Get ready for April Fools Day and explore the science behind some of our favourite tricks! With […]
Workshop with Nicole DeRushie Sat 28 Mar 2026, 10.30am–1pm At the Museum Half-day practical session in the Ashmolean Learning Studio. Tickets are £65 each. Booking is essential. Book below This […]
Join us for family-friendly specimen handling and explore the underwater world of marine reptiles. Suitable for all ages. *Except 27 December. Please note Out of the Deep will not be […]
Sat 28 Mar & Sun 29 Mar 2026, 11am-3pm FREE drop-in weekend event in the Lower Ground Floor Atrium Drop in from 11am to 3pm Suitable for all ages and […]
Camera Club is part of The North Wall’s YouthLab programme, which supports young people aged 12-17 in developing their creative skills alongside professional artists. Every year a group of 6-8 […]
Camera Club is part of The North Wall’s YouthLab programme, which supports young people aged 12-17 in developing their creative skills alongside professional artists. Every year a group of 6-8 […]
Venue, Timing and Cost Venue: West Ox Arts Gallery, Bampton. Date(s): Saturday, 14 February 2026 to Saturday, 14 March 2026 Timing: Tues to Sat 11.30 - 4.30, Sun 2 - 4, Mondays […]
Ever wondered how our ingenious scientific instruments work? Join our volunteers for an afternoon getting hands-on with some of our collections — and see our amazing objects in action. And […]
Overview FREE concert by 75 singers from Pembroke Hill High School, USA FREE lunchtime concert! Visiting High School choir of 70 mixed voices, performing beautiful spirituals, traditional and sacred songs […]
Develop your comic making skills with our Comic Club for ages 11+. Awesome comic artist, Neill Cameron will be on hand to offer helpful advice and tips. A comic club […]
Sat 28 Mar 2026, 2–3pm At the Museum Drop-in, FREE activity on Saturday afternoon Gallery 30, Level 1, in the Mediterranean World Gallery With Oxfordshire poets Poets from Oxford and […]
Age 12+ Duration 2hrs 15mins Interval Yes Warning Contains loud noises, strong language, scenes of sexual content, drug use and gunshots. Venue Oxford Playhouse A production by Shakespeare’s Globe and Headlong with Bristol Old Vic and Leeds […]
Overview A rare performance of the St. Luke Passion (BWV 246), formerly attributed to J. S. Bach, with period instruments. Location New College Chapel Holywell Street Oxford OX1 3BN
Overview Join us for a night of groovy tunes and soulful vibes as we pay tribute to Diana Ross & Motown music! Join us for Diana Ross & Motown Tribute […]
Opus 48, together with the incredible talents of the Musical and Amicable Society orchestra and rising star soloists, brings this monumental score to the splendour of Oxford’s Sheldonian Theatre Johann […]
Overview The English Chamber Orchestra and world class soloist Harriet Mackenzie perform classics by Mozart and Vivaldi by candlelight. Highlights 🎼 Stunning programme of Mozart and Vivaldi Four Seasons 🎻 […]
Overview Arguably two of the greatest choral works in one evening! As always, the choir will be joined by fabulous soloists and orchestra.
Written and performed by P Burton-Morgan After a decade of no exercise (besides child-rearing and reaching for cake) 41 year-old P finds themselves newly single and hungry to get fit. Cue Rocky montage, […]
Age 12+ Duration 2hrs 15mins Interval Yes Warning Contains loud noises, strong language, scenes of sexual content, drug use and gunshots. Venue Oxford Playhouse A production by Shakespeare’s Globe and Headlong with Bristol Old Vic and Leeds […]
Age Restrictions: 18+ Curfew 3am
