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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
Saturday 25 April 2026, 12.00 - 15.00 Free drop-in activities on the Clore Balcony (First Floor) led by Museum volunteers. Join us for family-friendly activities. Pick up a trail, get creative with a craft, find books to explore and more! Please note: All children taking part must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are […]
The cultural dances of Hawaiian Hula and Tahitian 'Ori are a vital part of life and are present in religious ceremonies, social gatherings, celebrations, and everyday life. They contain the knowledge and collected memory of its peoples-- cultivated over generations-- from philosophy, science, art and craft, relationship to Earth, and the human condition. Presented through […]
Tuesday 16 June 2026, 10.00 - 11.00 & 11.30 - 12.30 Exclusive Member's event. Free but booking required due to limited space. Book your ticket here Come behind the scenes and meet the Conservation team at the Pitt Rivers Museum! In this session you will be invited into the Museum's Conservation Laboratory to see what the […]
Exclusive Member's event. Free but booking required due to limited space. Book your ticket here Come behind the scenes and meet the Conservation team at the Pitt Rivers Museum! In this session you will be invited into the Museum's Conservation Laboratory to see what the team are currently working on. See objects up close and hear […]
Ticket price includes lunch and refreshments on both days Tickets: £160 Book here Members: £128 Book here Plaited basketry is found around the world where materials are easily made into long flat ribbon-like strips - including palm leaves, bamboo, birch bark and cane. Alternatively more modern manufactured materials including plastic packing tape, Somband, cardboard and papers […]
Ticket price includes lunch and refreshments on both days Tickets: £160 Book here Members: £128 Book here Plaited basketry is found around the world where materials are easily made into long flat ribbon-like strips - including palm leaves, bamboo, birch bark and cane. Alternatively more modern manufactured materials including plastic packing tape, Somband, cardboard and papers […]
Ticket price includes lunch and refreshments Tickets: £120 FULLY BOOKED Members: £96 FULLY BOOKED Working with a variety of repurposed materials, including paper, cloth and plastics, this one-day workshop, led by artist Alice Fox, introduces cordage (string) making, followed by looping with the cordage to make small vessel forms. Combining basic techniques with an experimental approach to […]
Tickets: £40 Book here Members £32 Book here About the Workshop Learn the art of visible mending with Rosie Leech and repair your own jumper with wool in a contrasting colour. This is a beautiful way to bring new life to old clothes, turning a rip or hole into a feature. Please note that this workshop is […]
