GALLERY TOURS

These FREE gallery tours are led by our dedicated volunteer team and are subject to availability. There are varying times to choose from, to suit all ages and interests. Tours take around 45 minutes to one hour.

From the story of King Alfred and Islamic arts to Pissarro and Greek vases, get closer to some amazing objects and their stories.

Meet in the Randolph Sculpture Gallery, ground floor.

April
Mon 28 Apr 1–1.45pm Pre-Raphaelites & More
Tue 29 Apr 11am–12pm Highlights of the Ashmolean
Wed 30 Apr 1–1.45pm Ashmolean in 45 Minutes
May
Thu 1 May 11am–12pm Highlights of the Ashmolean

Fri 2 May

 11.15am–12.15pm Highlights of the Ashmolean
Sat 3 May 11am–12pm Highlights of the Ashmolean
Mon 5 May 11am–12pm Highlights of the Ashmolean
Mon 5 May 1–1.45pm Developments in Early Society, galleries 19, 20 & 22
Tue 6 May 11am–12pm Highlights of the Ashmolean`
Wed 7 May 11.15am–12.15pm Highlights of the Ashmolean
Thu 8 May 11am–12pm Highlights of the Ashmolean
Fri 9 May 11.15am–12.15pm Highlights of the Ashmolean
Sat 10 May 11am–12pm Highlights of the Ashmolean
Sat 10 May 1–1.45pm Creativity and Transformation in the Art of the Islamic Middle East
Mon 12 May 11am–12pm Highlights of the Ashmolean

Mon 12 May

1–1.45pm

 Greek Vases and Their Stories
Tue 13 May 11am–12pm Highlights of the Ashmolean
Sat 17 May 11am–12pm Highlights of the Ashmolean
Mon 19 May 11am–12pm Highlights of the Ashmolean
Mon 19 May 1–1.45pm TBC
Wed 21 May 11am–12pm Highlights of the Ashmolean
Wed 21 May 1–1.45pm Camille Pissarro: His Life & Works
Thu 22 May 11am–12pm Highlights of the Ashmolean
Sat 24 May 11am–12pm Highlights of the Ashmolean
Tue 27 May 11am–12pm Highlights of the Ashmolean
Wed 28 May 11am–12pm Highlights of the Ashmolean
Wed 28 May 1–1.45pm Alfred Jewel and Other Anglo-Saxon Objects
Thu 29 May 11am–12pm Highlights of the Ashmolean
Fri 30 Fri 11am–12pm Highlights of the Ashmolean

Please note, the Rome and Cast Galleries are both closed until end May 2025 due to major refurbishment of the Rome Gallery.