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Visitor Amenities at the Ashmolean Museum

Essential information on site services for your trip to this Oxford landmark.

Planning a visit to the Ashmolean Museum involves more than just seeing the art and archaeology collections. This page highlights the available amenities to ensure a comfortable experience for all guests. Please verify specific service availability through official museum channels before your arrival.

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Visitor Amenities and Facilities

Practical services grouped for easier visit planning in Oxford

The Ashmolean Museum provides several on-site amenities to support a comfortable visitor experience in Oxford. Guests can enjoy access to dining options including a café and restaurant, as well as a gift shop. To assist with navigating the collections and planning a visit, the museum offers both audio guides and downloadable floor plans.

Food and retail

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Café

Available

A café is available on-site at the venue.

Indicated in the primary navigation menu under 'Café and Restaurant'.

Restaurant

Available

A restaurant is available on-site at the venue.

Indicated in the primary navigation menu under 'Café and Restaurant'.

Gift Shop

Available

A gift shop is available on-site.

Indicated in the site navigation and footer menu links.

Tours and guides

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Audio Guides

Available

Audio guides are available for visitors.

Indicated in the planning navigation links.

PDF Floor Plan

Available

A PDF floor plan of the museum is available.

Accessible via the 'PDF Floor Plan' link in the site navigation.

Amenities FAQ

Common questions about facilities and visitor services

Read practical answers about amenities at this museum, then open the complete FAQ for broader visit-planning information.

Is there a place to store bags and coats at the Ashmolean Museum?

Lockers are available on-site and require a non-refundable one-pound coin or card payment at the shop. The museum recommends bringing only small bags, which must be carried on your front or by your side while in the galleries to protect the displays.

Is there a café or restaurant at the Ashmolean Museum?

Yes, the Ashmolean Museum features both an on-site café and a restaurant for visitors.

Does the Ashmolean Museum have a gift shop?

Yes, a gift shop is available on-site at the Ashmolean Museum for visitors.

Are audio guides available at the Ashmolean Museum?

Yes, audio guides are available for visitors to use during their visit to the Ashmolean Museum.

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Is there a place to store bags and coats at the Ashmolean Museum?

Is there a café or restaurant at the Ashmolean Museum?

Does the Ashmolean Museum have a gift shop?

Are audio guides available at the Ashmolean Museum?

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