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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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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 · Museum Opening Hours. 10am – 5pm Tuesday – Sunday (Closed Mondays) Admission is Free. Open on Bank Holiday Mondays 10am – 5pm. For General Enquiries please contact. For Group and School booking enquiries please complete our online enquiry form.
Admission free. Discover half a million years of art and archaeology, from Egyptian mummies to modern art, at the University of Oxford s Ashmolean Museum.
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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.