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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

★ ★ ★ ★ "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 – […]

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 […]

FREE EXHIBITION Opens 11 Apr 2026 Gallery 29 Admission is FREE This is the first exhibtion to focus on photographs and negatives in the Ashmolean, and as such features previously unseen photographs of India by Colonel Eugene Clutterbuck Impey (1830–1904). A member of the East India Company, Impey arrived in India in 1851 and took […]

Helena’s paintings explore colour, line and texture, drawing inspiration from the sea, light, and natural beauty of Devon. This exhibition presents a new collection that brings together the familiar landscapes […]

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 […]

Overview Explore & discover this exciting location. Team up to crack codes, solve puzzles, and complete riddles—all interactively on your phone! Team up exploring landmarks & hidden treasures, uncovering rich […]

Overview Join us in Oxford for a hands-on cooking fun where you’ll whip up delicious dishes with new friends! Oxford Cooking Experience Get ready for a hands-on culinary adventure right in the heart of Oxford! Join us in person to explore new recipes, sharpen your cooking skills, and have a blast with fellow food lovers. […]

Written by Ned Blackburn Meet Johnny, 18, at an all-boys boarding school, struggling to fit in and in an intense relationship with rugby golden boy, Harry. It is life through the […]

Residential Conference taking place at Oxford Thames Voco Hotel. A conference for key note speakers, networking and relaxation. We are delighted to invite you to the Headteachers’ and CEOs' Conference 2026, taking place on Thursday […]

Overview Join Mandy Smith Wills as you learn the fun art of rag rugging in person! Rag Rugging with Mandy Smith Wills I work in textiles and ceramics. My textile […]

Thursday 23 & Friday 24 April, 10.00 - 17.00 Standard ticket (2 days) £110 Concessionary (2 days) £85 International - Global Majority £50 Online (2 days) £30 African Community Connections: […]

Into being is an essential guide to writing radical and empowering memoir. Lily will be in conversation with author Richard Beard. Into Being The acclaimed author of Sins of My […]

Thursday 23 April, 18.00 - 21.00 Free but booking required. Book your free place here. Join us at the Pitt Rivers Museum for an evening of music, conversation and shared reflection, […]