PAT SUET-BIK HUI & THE THREE PERFECTIONS

Ashmolean Museum Beaumont Street, Oxford, England, United Kingdom

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. […]

THE SECRET LIVES OF PAINTINGS TALK – What do paintings hide from view?

Wed 11 Mar 2026, 2:30pm–3:30pm At the Museum and Online An Exclusive Talk for Members of the Ashmolean In-person event will take place in the Headley Lecture Theatre, and online via Zoom. Onsite tickets are £15, online tickets are £10. Booking is essential. Book below With Jevon Thistlewood, Ashmolean Conservator of Paintings Often, when we […]

IN BLOOM

Ashmolean Museum Beaumont Street, Oxford, England, United Kingdom

★ ★ ★ ★ "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 […]

SIR MUIRHEAD BONE STUDY DAY – A Celebration of His Life and Work with Harry Dickinson

Ashmolean Museum Beaumont Street, Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Sat 21 Mar 2026, 10am-4pm At the Museum An Exclusive Event for Members of the Ashmolean This event is now fully booked. This study day with Harry Dickinson will take place in the Museum's Western Art Print Room. Unfortunately there is no step-free access to the Print Room. Bags and coats can be stored within […]

SOMA SUROVI JANNAT

Ashmolean Museum Beaumont Street, Oxford, England, United Kingdom

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 FAMILY WORKSHOPS AT EASTER – Create a Colour Book

Ashmolean Museum Beaumont Street, Oxford, England, United Kingdom

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 abilities With Museum staff on hand to guide you What's your favourite colour? Join us to explore the shared love of colours and make a […]