Ashmolean Museum Tour - by Uncomfortable Oxford™
Overview
Explore the ‘uncomfortable’ side of the Ashmolean Museum.
This tour highlights the contentious histories within museum spaces, bringing forward discussions about colonial origins, object transferal networks, and requests for repatriation. It encourages critical thinking and engagement with the Ashmolean Museum, its collections, and its displays. Delving into the intricate layers of history behind the exhibits, this tour will provide insight into the imperial connections that led to the development of the first public museum in England.
Through the questioning of labels, displays, and exhibits, this tour asks participants: What is the purpose of a museum?
All our tours are led by university researchers who have completed our official Uncomfortable Oxford training programme. Our guides combine expert knowledge and performance, ensuring each tour is a fun and educational experience.
The tour has been developed in collaboration with the Ashmolean Museum staff and curators.
What's Included
- Uncomfortable Oxford™ Trained Guide
Meeting Location
Beaumont Street
Oxford OX1 2PH, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-158482P7
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