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 […]

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 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 – […]

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 […]

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 […]

Inspired by The Book of Birds by Jackie Morris and Robert Macfarlane, Wonder of Birds celebrates the splendour of the birds around us at the same time as recognising the steep decline in bird populations across our skies in recent decades. Following the 'Seven Wonders' of birds – nest, egg, beak, song, feather, flight, migration – this exhibition pairs […]

Display The Muddle of the Muses  23 May – 4 September 2026  Blackwell Hall, Weston Library About the display Where have the iconic Muses from on top of the Clarendon Building gone? Removed for conservation in 2023, several of the Muses have been conserved or newly cast in lead. As part of The Muddle of the Muses, […]

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. […]

Overview Dive into creativity and connection at Unfolding and Enfolding, a retreat with Philip and Zelie Gross! Unfolding and Enfolding: A Creative Retreat A weekend to reflect on the constant […]

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 […]

About the event Three massive Muses from Greek myth have come down to earth from the Clarendon Building’s roof. Meet the Muses, explore inspiration and let your imagination take flight […]

Fun for all the family and complete beginners Come and join us for a fun arm knitting workshop and take home your own mega chunky, snuggly blanket! This class is […]

Overview Champion dancers and 12-piece ensemble bring Piazzolla’s fiery tango to life with electrifying flair The Seven Sins of Tango is the powerful and exciting new show for 2026, bringing the […]