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History Museum, Museum, and Art Gallery
Oxford
Ranked #2 for history museums in Oxford
"A wide range of artefacts to keep you amused for hours."(4 Tips)
"... many masters; monet, manet, van Dyck and many others. Usually very..."(2 Tips)
"The Ancient Egypt exhibit is awesome."(2 Tips)
"So modern instead of being the oldest british museum!"(2 Tips)
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GinaJuly 28, 2017A world-class museum. The sheer volume will impress you. The stories and interpretations are lovely as well. I quite enjoyed the Money section and the material archaeology section this time.Upvoted Sep 21
Yulia OvcharovaJuly 21, 2019Reserve a day for this museum. All exhibitions are dynamic, so you’ll need time to observe them as every item catches your eye. My personal favourite is about ancient Egypt. It’s just mesmerising.
Upvoted Oct 11- Adrian CotterillMarch 14, 2011Off the beaten track for most tourists but this is well worth a visit. The art is truly fantastic and has many masters; monet, manet, van Dyck and many others. Usually very quiet also. Great cafes
Anton KrasikovJune 2, 2018Great museum with lots of things to see. Paintings, sculptures, ancient artefacts and other exhibitions. There is something to see for everyone.
Cintain 昆遊龍September 21, 2018Oh, my Gods... so much stuff! The exhibits are mind-blowing, the curation is excellent. Could spend years here... and probably will. 🤓
Ollie MartinFebruary 7, 2018Some incredible artefacts from over 5,000 years ago that show craftsmanship just as honed as you’d find today. And basically free to view.
One of the greatest museums in the world. Exhibitions almost always fantastic. Cafe a little crowded, but rooftop restaurant amazing with views all over city.
Roxanne SelbyApril 14, 2013No idea about the quality of the restaurant but the basement cafe has one of the nicest selections of sandwiches in central Oxford. Great for when you're tired after a trip to the mummies!
Samitha JayathilakeJanuary 13, 2017Really awesome museum. Breathtaking artifacts from Rome, Greece, Egypt and many other ancient cultures. Spacious and big.
Kirill RomanovJuly 2, 2019Great museum, absolutely love my experience here, a must to visit when you’re in Oxford!
Alan BarryMay 14, 2014Try the cream tea in the top floor restaurant. There's a great roof terrace too - great in the sunshine.
Wendy SchultzAugust 11, 2013On a sunny summer day, enjoy a cappuccino on the lawn - on the roof! Stretch out on a beanbag chair on the grass.
- Jaryd CarolinFebruary 4, 2016A wide range of artefacts to keep you amused for hours. Some really inspiring stuff also. And it's free!
Vijay YargalAugust 5, 2013Oxford the best place to dwell in the world. The Ashmolean, awesome, museumed in & out on Sunday. Lunch at The Trout, fabulous.
Chris KedwellNovember 11, 2016Must bigger and more comprehensive than it first appears. Allow plenty of time to see it all!
Bob SmithSeptember 5, 2015Good outdoor seating but with no decent views. Reasonable menu for the above average prices. Museum is superb.
rod nicolsonJuly 1, 2010If you're visiting the museum check out the roof-top restaurant and their afternoon teas. Very good and good value to boot! Starters are also eclectic and delicious.
Steve GrahamNovember 29, 2017Yes. Yes. Yes. This place is a real treasure, never mind the treasures it holds.
Great collections of Oxford treasures. Also a venue for weddings and corporate events.
John MurdochOctober 2, 2013Visit there regularly. Great as it's free. So much to see and find unexpected things.
the_food_aficionadoAugust 23, 2015Can get quite packed with school groups, so try to visit at off-peak times!
Srikanth RajuSeptember 24, 2022Way better and more relaxed than some of the stressful museums in London
Arturo ServinMarch 31, 2013One of the oldest public museums in the World. Do not forget to see the mummies.
İbrahim GünaydınMay 24, 2016Make sure that you spent time on this museum at it is huge. A good museum!
Ria SungaJune 4, 2012Medieval Room has a great section on the Byzantine Empire. Not a lot of artefacts, but interesting nevertheless!
Pedro Henrique MoschettaOctober 2, 2016The Asian trade routes section in the second floor is the best part.
Pearson - Always LearningJuly 5, 2013The best way to time travel – the museum features items from over 8,000 years ago!
Sarah CMarch 21, 2012Have you seen Manet's Portrait of Mademoiselle Claus on display in Gallery 65?The Ashmolean is campaigning to save it for the public http://www.ashmolean.org/manet/
Ian WilliamsOctober 6, 2010The museum is great and the architecture of the building is incredible - if you're into that sort of thing...
Ann MarieDecember 6, 2010Visited the Pre-raphealite exhibition, loved it. Was the last day of the exhibition and was really busy,
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Founded in 1683, the Ashmolean is Britain’s first public museum and home to the University of Oxford’s world-class collections of art and archaeology.
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- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
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"Such a fun way to spend a day! Either with kids or adults- there’s something for everyone! Incredible array of historical exhibits in a beautiful setting."
Valerie S - 8.6
"So much to see in this absolutely beautiful museum, lots of historical artefacts. Must visit if you're in Oxford."
Fjara ♡ - 7.9
"Haven’t got the chance to visit it, just took a quick look from outside, it looks good"
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