The Ashmolean Museum has been telling human stories since 1683 - why not add yours? The world’s oldest public museum is home to incredibly rich and diverse collections ranging from Egyptian mummies to Pre-Raphaelite paintings to contemporary art. Situated in the heart of Oxford, on the corner of Beaumont Street and St Giles, the Ashmolean is a spectacular setting for entertaining and can host a variety of events. Opulent and intriguing galleries contrasted and complemented by light-filled contemporary spaces make the Ashmolean the perfect venue for any occasion including corporate dinners, drinks receptions and wedding and civil ceremonies.
Description: The Atrium, at the heart of the Ashmolean, features a sculptural architectural staircase, a stunning focal point which connects every floor around the central light-well as it rises five flights from the lower ground to the skylight above.
Facilities: Available for private hire during and out of term time, in the evenings on weekdays and weekends.
Accessibility: Full disabled access.
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The AtriumThe Atrium
Atrium
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: The Atrium, at the heart of the Ashmolean, features a sculptural architectural staircase, a stunning focal point which connects every floor around the central light-well as it rises five flights from the lower ground to the skylight above.
Facilities: Available for private hire during and out of term time, in the evenings on weekdays and weekends.
Accessibility: Full disabled access.
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30
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Description: This gallery houses the Arundel Collection of Greek and Roman sculpture and inscriptions. With its high ceilings and beautiful alcoves this gallery makes a striking backdrop to dinners, drinks receptions and seated presentations for up to 180.
Facilities: Available for private hire during and out of term time, in the evenings on weekdays and weekends.
Accessibility: Ground floor. Full disabled access.
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Cast GalleryCast Gallery
Cast Gallery
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: The Cast Gallery which houses one of the oldest and largest collections of Classical Greek and Roman casts in the UK can accommodate drinks receptions for up to 50 and a seated meal for 30. Events managers are happy to advise on catering options as some restrictions apply.
Facilities: Available for private hire during and out of term time, in the evenings on weekdays and weekends.
Accessibility: Ground floor. Full disabled access.
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European Art GalleryEuropean Art Gallery
European Art Gallery (Mallett Gallery)
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: Evoking the richness of an Italian palace or English country house, this Gallery is home sculptures, fine furniture and Old Master paintings.
Facilities: Available for private hire during and out of term time, in the evenings on weekdays and weekends.
Accessibility: Second floor. Full disabled access.
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Rooftop RestaurantRooftop RestaurantTerrace
Rooftop Restaurant & Terrace
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: A contemporary space with a large rooftop terrace from which guests can enjoy views over the Oxford skyline.
Facilities: Available for private hire during and out of term time, in the evenings on weekdays and weekends.
Accessibility: Fourth Floor. Full disabled access.
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Ashmolean Cafe
Vaulted Cafe
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: The Café, with its robust flagstone flooring, vaulted ceiling arches and booth-style seating alcoves, is a relaxed and informal setting for post-dinner drinks, dancing and live bands.
Facilities: Available for private hire during and out of term time, in the evenings on weekdays and weekends.
Accessibility: Lower ground floor. Full disabled access.
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Headley Lecture Theatre
Headley Lecture Theatre
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: The Headley Lecture Theatre is a flat room with non-fixed seating that comes with inclusive use of the integrated smart lectern, data projector and PA system.
Facilities: Available for private hire during and out of term time, in the evenings on weekdays and weekends.
Accessibility: Lower ground floor. Full disabled access.
Description: Situated on the top floor of the museum with its own private rooftop terrace, the Director’s Boardroom is a versatile sunlit space that is available for meetings as well as lunches and dinners.
Facilities: The room is Wi-Fi enabled and equipped with a 42" plasma screen. Available for private hire during and out of term time, in the evenings on weekdays and weekends.
Accessibility: Fourth Floor. Full disabled access.
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Exhibition viewing
Special Exhibition and Guided Tours
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: Whether you’re 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. Bookings are now open for ‘America’s Cool Modernism’. This will be the first exhibition to explore the 'cool' in American art in the early 20th century, from early experiments in abstraction by artists like Georgia O’Keeffe, Arthur Dove and Paul Strand to the strict, clean precisionist paintings of Charles Sheeler and Charles Demuth. The exhibition will showcase significant examples of American art produced during the roaring 1920s and Depression-era 1930s, some for the very first time in the UK.
Facilities: Available for private hire from 23 March – 22 July (guided/unguided) during and out of term time, in the evenings on weekdays and weekends.
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