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Explore the world famous collections of the Ashmolean Museum, from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art. Plan your visit, book tickets, join as a member, shop and eat, and discover events and exhibitions.
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- EVENTS
Current and future events at the Ashmolean Museum. From the...
- CAFÉ AND RESTAURANT
Café open daily, 10am–5pm (last orders 4.30pm). Rooftop...
- THE ASHMOLEAN FROM HOME
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- HOME LEARNING
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- YOUNG PEOPLE
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The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology (/ æ ʃ ˈ m oʊ l i ən, ˌ æ ʃ m ə ˈ l iː ən /) on Beaumont Street, Oxford, England, is Britain's first public museum. Its first building was erected in 1678–1683 to house the cabinet of curiosities that Elias Ashmole gave to the University of Oxford in 1677.
The Ashmolean is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology, founded in 1683. Our world famous collections range from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art, telling human stories across cultures and across time.
Explore the Museum with a different perspective and guide yourself around the collection with one of our gallery trails.
Apr 14, 2016 · Open: Tuesday – Friday 10am – 1pm and 2 – 4.30pm. All items in the reserve collections are available for viewings by appointment. Please contact us before your visit. For further information see our webpage: http://www.ashmolean.org/departments/easternart/studycentre/. Contact details:
Opens: 10am–5pm. Tues–Sun & Bank Holiday Mon. Current Exhibitions. Raphael: The Drawings. 1 Jun 2017 to 3 Sep 2017. The Ashmolean s captivating summer show brings together 120 stunning works from international collections spanning the brief but brilliant career of this Renaissance genius. Galleries 58 – 61 | Ticketed | More Info.
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Learn about the history and collections of Britain's first public museum, founded in 1683 by antiquary Elias Ashmole. Explore 39 galleries of art and artefacts from different cultures and times, from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art.