Ashmolean Museum
Quick Facts
- Location
- UK, Oxford
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- Half day
- Opening Hours
- Daily 10:00-17:00 · The plan-your-visit page gives the museum as open daily 10:00-17:00 with last entry at 16:45, the shop on the lower ground floor 10:00-17:00, the cafe from 10:00 and the rooftop restaurant from 11:30 for lunch and afternoon tea until 17:00. Current closures are Italian Renaissance gallery 43 from 13:30 on 10 November to 12:30 on 11 November, the rooftop restaurant all day on 11 December for a private event, and the finger rings case in gallery 56 while it is renovated. Free coin handling sessions in the Money Gallery usually run Saturdays 11:30-15:30 for ages 7 and up.
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Admission to the museum is free and no booking is required for general entry, though the site recommends booking to guarantee a place because ticketed exhibitions often sell out · Adult: Special exhibitions carry their own charge, shown on the booking pages · Carers and companions of visitors with additional needs get free exhibition tickets as timed carer bookings. Groups and ticketed shows must be booked, and in the busy holiday periods booking is essential. The museum has level step-free access and lifts, free wheelchairs at the front door, and nine Blue Badge bays nearby: three outside, three opposite by the Randolph Hotel, two on St Giles and one on St Johns Street, first come first served.
- Address
- Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2PH
- Coordinates
- 51.7555, -1.2603
Introduction
The Ashmolean is Britain's oldest public museum—an Oxford museum rich in treasures from ancient civilizations to art masterpieces, a free treasury of art and history. Founded in the 17th century, among Britain's and the world's oldest public museums (Britain's first public museum), Oxford's art and archaeology museum, free. The building is classical (Neoclassical); its collection vast: Egyptian (mummies, pharaonic), Greek, Roman, Near Eastern, Oriental (China, Japan, Islamic); and fine Western art—Renaissance to modern European paintings (many masters), sculpture, drawings, coins, instruments. A free, rich treasury. Exploring the Ashmolean is a knowledgeable Oxford sight.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00-17:00 |
The plan-your-visit page gives the museum as open daily 10:00-17:00 with last entry at 16:45, the shop on the lower ground floor 10:00-17:00, the cafe from 10:00 and the rooftop restaurant from 11:30 for lunch and afternoon tea until 17:00. Current closures are Italian Renaissance gallery 43 from 13:30 on 10 November to 12:30 on 11 November, the rooftop restaurant all day on 11 December for a private event, and the finger rings case in gallery 56 while it is renovated. Free coin handling sessions in the Money Gallery usually run Saturdays 11:30-15:30 for ages 7 and up.
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Admission to the museum is free and no booking is required for general entry, though the site recommends booking to guarantee a place because ticketed exhibitions often sell out |
|---|---|
| Adult | Special exhibitions carry their own charge, shown on the booking pages |
| Student | Members get free exhibition entry plus magazine, events and shop and cafe discounts |
Carers and companions of visitors with additional needs get free exhibition tickets as timed carer bookings. Groups and ticketed shows must be booked, and in the busy holiday periods booking is essential. The museum has level step-free access and lifts, free wheelchairs at the front door, and nine Blue Badge bays nearby: three outside, three opposite by the Randolph Hotel, two on St Giles and one on St Johns Street, first come first served.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Ashmolean Museum?
Monday: 10:00-17:00; Tuesday: 10:00-17:00; Wednesday: 10:00-17:00; Thursday: 10:00-17:00; Friday: 10:00-17:00; Saturday: 10:00-17:00; Sunday: 10:00-17:00; The plan-your-visit page gives the museum as open daily 10:00-17:00 with last entry at 16:45, the shop on the lower ground floor 10:00-17:00, the cafe from 10:00 and the rooftop restaurant from 11:30 for lunch and afternoon tea until 17:00. Current closures are Italian Renaissance gallery 43 from 13:30 on 10 November to 12:30 on 11 November, the rooftop restaurant all day on 11 December for a private event, and the finger rings case in gallery 56 while it is renovated. Free coin handling sessions in the Money Gallery usually run Saturdays 11:30-15:30 for ages 7 and up.
How much is the admission for Ashmolean Museum?
Free Admission: Admission to the museum is free and no booking is required for general entry, though the site recommends booking to guarantee a place because ticketed exhibitions often sell out; Adult: Special exhibitions carry their own charge, shown on the booking pages; Student: Members get free exhibition entry plus magazine, events and shop and cafe discounts; Carers and companions of visitors with additional needs get free exhibition tickets as timed carer bookings. Groups and ticketed shows must be booked, and in the busy holiday periods booking is essential. The museum has level step-free access and lifts, free wheelchairs at the front door, and nine Blue Badge bays nearby: three outside, three opposite by the Randolph Hotel, two on St Giles and one on St Johns Street, first come first served.
Any practical tips for visiting Ashmolean Museum?
Enter the old Ashmolean for civilization and art treasures. Among Britain's oldest public museums—vast, dazzling.
How long should I spend at Ashmolean Museum?
A typical visit takes Half day.
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