Ashmolean Museum
The Ashmolean Museum is a spectacular setting, at the heart of Britain’s cultural heritage, for entertaining and celebrating. Since 1683 it has been a place for people to come together to share stories, ideas and experiences. The galleries are available to hire for events, dinners, conferences, weddings, celebrations and parties. Also available for filming and photography.
Ashmolean Museum
Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2PH
Venue Contact
01865 610 406
events@ashmolean.org
https://www.ashmolean.org/venue-hire
10 meeting spaces with capacity for up to
900 guests for
- dining
- buffet
- theatre
- boardroom
- cabaret
functions.
Summary
Bedrooms | Ensuite | Standard | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
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Dining | Buffet | Theatre | Classroom | Boardroom | Cabaret | Other |
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Atrium | ||||||
30
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900
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Greek and Roman Sculpture Gallery | ||||||
152
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120
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160
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- | - |
120
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200
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Cast Gallery | ||||||
- | - |
30
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50
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European Art Gallery | ||||||
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100
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40
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100
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Rooftop Restaurant & Terrace | ||||||
74
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80
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60
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74
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100
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Vaulted Café | ||||||
90
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90
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250
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Headley Lecture Theatre | ||||||
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100
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50
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Director's Boardroom & Terrace | ||||||
18
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18
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20
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18
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25
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Special Exhibition and Guided Tours | ||||||
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250
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Filming & Photography | ||||||
- | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Room by room
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Atrium, Ashmolean Museum Atrium, Ashmolean Museum Atrium, Ashmolean Museum Atrium, Ashmolean Museum Atrium, Ashmolean Museum Atrium
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: A large, open plan and contemporary space that features a soaring staircase, display cabinets and adjoining galleries ideal for receptions.
Facilities: Lectern, trestle tables and chairs, WiFi. Provided at an additional charge: PA system, screen and projector.
Accessibility: Full disabled access.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other 30 See imageDining for up to 30 guests - - - - - 900 See imageReceptions space for up to 900 guests -
Greek & Roman Sculpture Gallery, Ashmolean Museum Greek & Roman Sculpture Gallery, Ashmolean Museum Greek & Roman Sculpture Gallery, Ashmolean Museum Greek & Roman Sculpture Gallery, Ashmolean Museum Greek & Roman Sculpture Gallery, Ashmolean Museum Greek & Roman Sculpture Gallery, Ashmolean Museum Greek & Roman Sculpture Gallery, Ashmolean Museum Greek & Roman Sculpture Gallery, Ashmolean Museum Greek & Roman Sculpture Gallery, Ashmolean Museum Greek & Roman Sculpture Gallery, Ashmolean Museum Greek and Roman Sculpture Gallery
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: An impressive space with high ceilings and beautiful alcoves. It houses a fine collection of classical sculpture and inscriptions, which creates a striking backdrop for dinners, drinks receptions and seated presentations, concerts or lectures.
Facilities: Lectern, trestle tables and chairs, WiFi. Provided at an additional charge: PA system, screen and projector.
Accessibility: Full disabled access.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other 152 See imageDining for up to 152 guests Dining for up to 152 guests Dining for up to 152 guests Dining for up to 152 guests Dining for up to 152 guests 120160 See imageTheatre space for up to 160 guests - - 120200 See imageReceptions space for up to 200 guests -
Cast Gallery, Ashmolean Museum Cast Gallery, Ashmolean Museum Cast Gallery, Ashmolean Museum Cast Gallery, Ashmolean Museum Cast Gallery
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: A natural-light filled space which houses one of the largest collections of classical Greek and Roman casts in Britain can accommodate drinks receptions, intimate concerts and presentations.
Facilities: Lectern, trestle tables and chairs, WiFi. Provided at an additional charge: PA system, screen and projector.
Accessibility: Full disabled access.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - - 30- - - 50 See imageReceptions space for up to 50 guests -
European Art Gallery, Ashmolean Museum European Art Gallery, Ashmolean Museum European Art Gallery, Ashmolean Museum European Art Gallery, Ashmolean Museum European Art Gallery, Ashmolean Museum European Art Gallery, Ashmolean Museum European Art Gallery, Ashmolean Museum European Art Gallery
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: Evoking the richness of an English country house, this space displays sculptures, fine furniture and Old Master paintings. A sweeping staircase provides a separate entrance for keynote speakers or wedding couples.
Facilities: Lectern, trestle tables and chairs, WiFi. Provided at an additional charge: PA system, screen and projector.
Accessibility: Full disabled access.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - - 100- - 40100 See imageReceptions space for up to 100 guests Receptions space for up to 100 guests -
Rooftop Restaurant, Ashmolean Museum Rooftop Terrace, Ashmolean Museum Rooftop Restaurant, Ashmolean Museum Rooftop Restaurant, Ashmolean Museum Rooftop Restaurant, Ashmolean Museum Rooftop Restaurant & Terrace
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: A contemporary, open plan space and large rooftop terrace, with views over the Oxford skyline ideal for outdoor receptions, business breakfasts and dinners.
Facilities: Separate entrance, multiple bars, lectern, trestle tables and chairs, WiFi. Provided at an additional charge: PA system, screen and projector.
Accessibility: Full disabled access.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other 74 See imageDining for up to 74 guests Dining for up to 74 guests Dining for up to 74 guests 8060- - 74100 -
Café, Ashmolean Museum Café, Ashmolean Museum Café, Ashmolean Museum Vaulted Café
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: Flagstone flooring, vaulted ceiling arches and booth-style alcove seating makes the Café a relaxed and informal setting for post-dinner drinks, dancing and live bands.
Facilities: Separate entrance, multiple bars, lectern, trestle tables and chairs, WiFi. Provided at an additional charge: DJ/Disco, AV/Lighting, PA system, screen and projector.
Accessibility: Full disabled access.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other 9090- - - - 250 See imageReceptions space for up to 250 guests -
Headley Lecture Theatre, Ashmolean Museum Headley Lecture Theatre, Ashmolean Museum Headley Lecture Theatre
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: A large, open plan and flat room with non-fixed seating that is ideal for presentations, conferences and workshops.
Facilities: Trestle tables and chairs, WiFi, fully integrated smart lectern, data projector and PA system.
Accessibility: Full disabled access.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - - 100 See imageTheatre space for up to 100 guests Theatre space for up to 100 guests - - 50- -
Director's Boardroom Director's Boardroom Director's Boardroom Director's Boardroom & Terrace
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: A versatile, sunlit space together with its own private terrace is ideal for daytime meetings as well as lunches and dinners.
Facilities: Trestle tables and chairs, WiFi, fully integrated 42” plasma screen and laptop.
Accessibility: Full disabled access.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other 18 See imageDining for up to 18 guests Dining for up to 18 guests 1820- 18 See imageBoardroom for up to 18 guests - 25 -
Ashmolean Museum Ashmolean Museum Ashmolean Museum Ashmolean Museum Special Exhibition and Guided Tours
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: Whether you are holding an event at the Ashmolean or would like to offer a memorable experience for your delegates whilst visiting Oxford, private exhibition viewings are a unique addition to your event.
Tour / Exhibitions: Up to 250 (capacity for exhibitions)Facilities: Expert guides provided at an additional cost.
Accessibility: Full disabled access.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - - - - - - 250 -
Ashmolean Museum Filming & Photography
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: The Ashmolean, set amongst Oxford’s dreaming spires, is the perfect location for filming and photography. Whether you are producing adverts, feature films, fashion shoots, television dramas, and documentaries or would like to interview or consult an expert curator, our experienced filming team can help.
Facilities: Green room available, access to mains power, on street parking (Council permit), flexible capacity
Accessibility: Fully accessible, with loading lift.
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