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Ancient & modern art & antiquities covering world civilisations, plus fine & applied arts.
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Top notch medium sized museum with an impressive collection of antiquities, and eastern and European art. It’s housed in two connected buildings, the historical one and a new modern extension. Don’t miss this museum most famous holding, the “Arundel Marbles”. Also, do check Turner’s famous depiction of Oxford’s “View of the High Street” and the Map of Oxfordshire of the renowned Sheldon Tapestries series.
Such an amazing collection there. Beautifuly laid out. exhibits well documented and explained . And AMAZED its free. However, donations are optional to help keep this wonderful museum going . So don't be stingy if you go .ITS SO WORTH IT 👍
Amazing museum, well laid out with wonderful rooms full of art.
There was a lady today showing off different coins from across history. It was wonderful to be able to hold coins dating back to antiquity and discuss them.
Lifts available for those who can't manage stairs.
Lockers are also available for a small fee.
Would recommend.
There was a lady today showing off different coins from across history. It was wonderful to be able to hold coins dating back to antiquity and discuss them.
Lifts available for those who can't manage stairs.
Lockers are also available for a small fee.
Would recommend.
A great visit if you’re in Oxford. It is free of charge to enter as well! They have spacious lockers, clean toilets, and a shop as well. Museum consists of multiple levels and mainly focuses on the history of the civilization. They have artifacts from around the world. Give yourself at least a couple of hours to visit this place. If you’re very keen, there’s enough things to spend your whole day in it!
Free to enter. It’s kinda half museum and half art gallery. Lots to see across 5 floors and a cafe and gift shop too. Some interesting local finds as well as the usual Egyptian, Ancient Greek and Roman swag. Good way to spend an hour with the kids. You have to carry rucksacks in your hand, not on your back, presumably so you don’t swing round and knock over the priceless ming vase!
The Ashmolean Museum is an incredible collection of artefacts from all around the world and different periods of history, as well as featuring some world-class art.
It really cannot be overstated, how comprehensive the collection is. It is like a combination of the British Museum, Victoria and Albert Museums in Oxford.
And apart from the rotating exhibitions it is free to entry. We only spent an hour in the museum, but you could easily spend an entire day and then come back and see some more.
There is also a roof terrace with bar and cafe that is lovely in the summer.
A real gem and worth a visit if you are in Oxford.
It really cannot be overstated, how comprehensive the collection is. It is like a combination of the British Museum, Victoria and Albert Museums in Oxford.
And apart from the rotating exhibitions it is free to entry. We only spent an hour in the museum, but you could easily spend an entire day and then come back and see some more.
There is also a roof terrace with bar and cafe that is lovely in the summer.
A real gem and worth a visit if you are in Oxford.
Generally a nice place to have a wonder for a few hours, taking in some art and history and doing some sketching. Like most places of this ilk it closes too early and you have to pay £1 for the lockers, which you can get a token for from the shop. The Flemish section is my favourite as there are some hidden gems in there.
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