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Ashmolean Museum Exhibitions

A guide to the temporary displays and art collections in Oxford.

The Ashmolean Museum hosts a diverse rotation of exhibitions that highlight its expansive collections of art, archaeology, and world history. Whether you are interested in ancient civilizations or contemporary pieces, use this page to understand how to stay updated on the latest programs at the museum.

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Featured exhibitions at Ashmolean Museum
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Explore featured exhibitions at Ashmolean Museum, including priority recommendations and high-interest shows to add to your visit plan in Oxford.
Watercolor illustration of botanical sketches, flowers in glass vases, and greenhouse plants, representing the In Bloom exhibition theme.
From Mar 19, 2026

In Bloom Exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford

Exploring the global history and art of botany

Discover the global stories behind beloved flowers through over 100 artworks and objects. Learn how early plant exploration, trade, and botanical art permanently altered our modern landscapes and cultural practices.

In Bloom Exhibition
Ashmolean NOW Exhibition featuring Soma Surovi Jannat at the Ashmolean Museum
From Mar 28, 2026

Ashmolean NOW Exhibition featuring Soma Surovi Jannat at the Ashmolean Museum

A debut UK solo exhibition addressing global environmental challenges.

See new works by artist-in-residence Soma Surovi Jannat at the Ashmolean Museum. Her drawings and paintings investigate the climate crisis by drawing connections between historical collections and the threatened Sundarbans mangrove forest.

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Purple watercolor illustration of a classical statue of the goddess Aphrodite wearing a crown and draped robes, standing within a stone archway.
From Oct 8, 2026

Discover the Aphrodite Exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum

Sculptures, bronzes, and gems tracing three millennia of mythology

Learn about the complex history of the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and desire through more than 200 historical objects. Examine archaeological findings alongside international artworks that continue to shape cultural imagination.

Aphrodite Exhibition
Purple watercolor painting of a Renaissance still life featuring a stringed instrument, a goblet, and patterned fabric, evoking the exhibition's sensory themes.
From Jun 4, 2027

Renaissance Worlds Art Exhibition at Ashmolean Museum

Explore the sensory landscape of art and global exchange

Discover how artists like Raphael and Dürer captured the sensory experience of an expanding world. View a diverse collection of historic textiles, paintings, and musical instruments.

Renaissance Worlds Exhibition
Current and ongoing exhibitions
What you can see right now at Ashmolean Museum
Browse ongoing exhibitions currently available at Ashmolean Museum, including active installations and permanent displays open to visitors in Oxford.
Watercolor illustration of botanical sketches, flowers in glass vases, and greenhouse plants, representing the In Bloom exhibition theme.
From Mar 19, 2026

In Bloom Exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford

Exploring the global history and art of botany

Discover the global stories behind beloved flowers through over 100 artworks and objects. Learn how early plant exploration, trade, and botanical art permanently altered our modern landscapes and cultural practices.

In Bloom Exhibition
Ashmolean NOW Exhibition featuring Soma Surovi Jannat at the Ashmolean Museum
From Mar 28, 2026

Ashmolean NOW Exhibition featuring Soma Surovi Jannat at the Ashmolean Museum

A debut UK solo exhibition addressing global environmental challenges.

See new works by artist-in-residence Soma Surovi Jannat at the Ashmolean Museum. Her drawings and paintings investigate the climate crisis by drawing connections between historical collections and the threatened Sundarbans mangrove forest.

Exhibition Details
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The Ashmolean Museum remains a highlight of Oxford's cultural landscape, offering a deep dive into global history and artistic achievement. Musemap helps you organize your visit to this renowned university collection. Be sure to explore other historic sites and galleries nearby in Oxford to round out your itinerary.

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