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. […]
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 are invited to learn more about the way we craft and make in different cultures. Objects and storytelling enabling us to engage in shared experiences, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 of Oxfordshire with the dramatic coastline of Devon – returning her work to where her artistic journey first began. Helena Clews is a former pupil […]
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 why do we want tame wolves in our homes or wild cats on our laps? This exhibition explores the relationship between humans and their pets […]
Venue, Timing and Cost Venue: Modern Art Oxford Date(s): Friday, 27 March 2026 to Sunday, 14 June 2026 Timing: Check website for opening hours Cost: Free A collaborative exhibition exploring the connections between art, science, and nature. Developed around themes of refuge and repair, the project shares work created collaboratively by children from local charity Children Heard […]
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 – […]
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 history & stories. Solve puzzles, riddles, & trivia. Track progress on a live leaderboard & celebrate at a venue of your choice! This is the […]
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 lens of a young queer man navigating Grindr, hyper-masculinity and institutional shame.
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 repair across cultures, these works invite reflection on brokenness and why it matters. In recent years, the traditional Japanese technique of repairing broken pottery using […]
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 has been created by the talented art students of Lord Williams School Thame. Exhibition Gallery Thame Museum Further Information Contact Details: Yvonne Maxwell, publicity@thamemuseum.org. Thame Museum, […]
fordshire West Ox Arts Gallery, for Artweeks 2026, showcases a variety of work across the visual arts with the extended exhibition running from Saturday 25 April to Sunday 30 May 2026. Our 13 exhibiting artists for this years' Oxfordshire Artweeks include; Gil Salway, Kirstie Grainger, David Stone, Judith Harden, Daphne O' Connell, Sally Middleton, […]
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 closed Cost: free West Ox Arts is delighted to present New Work 26, an exhibition celebrating the breadth and diversity of work created by its […]
A service of Choral Vespers sung in the beautiful chapel of Merton College. All welcome.
Open Mic Night, Open to all ages and abilities. House guitar provided (Keys can be provided too).
Poker Night at The Cape Of Good Hope A night packed full of no risk poker and free to enter Organised by redtooth poker league players register for free and play for points with a chance to win awesome prizes. Prizes include chances to play in regional finals and depending on placement in these finals […]
Bringing the magic of Pitch Perfect live to the Oxford Playhouse stage, this Oxford a cappella collaboration will see six renowned student groups battle it out in the must-see a cappella event of the year. Oxford's student a cappella groups are back and better than ever, with new music and new faces joining the lineup. Riff Off is the perfect opportunity […]
