Britains oldest public library. Fascinating local finds plus internationally important Ancient artefacts and paintings. don't miss the Alfred jewel, the mummy exhibits and the Pre-Raphaelite paintings. Very good gift shop, cafe and restaurant. Helpful and knowledgeable staff.

Modernisation incorporating the original building has completely changed this central Oxford museum. Attractively displayed galleries containing a variety of collections some of which are temporary. Excellent education programme. Large basement cafe with high quality items and more expensive rooftop restaurant with views over Oxford roofs...More

Exceptional - that is the long and short of it. Not only for its permanent collection but for its temporary exhibitions, always very good indeed. Right now, there is a stunning exhibition of Raphael's drawings. I have been in and out to see it (I...More

A must visit for anyone with an interest in historical societies around the world. Brilliant facilities. Well worth a visit.

Didn't see much of the museum except for the Raphael drawing exhibition (which was the reason for our visit) Well presented and very interesting.

Just seen the Raphael drawings here, which were, unsurprisingly, popular. These included red chalk drawings, charcoal sketches and a few engravings too. This would be useful to anyone studying the period (Renaissance), portraiture in general, or, how to start and complete an oil painting from...More

Exhibitions change regularly and there is therefore something for everyone. The restaurant provides good food and a place to reflect on what you have seen. Overall a light and airy place to spend time, accessible in every sense.

This is an amazing building with a huge variety of items, from refined art to musical instruments to ancient Egyptian artefacts. Recommend also the restaurant on the roof, which has a lovely view of the city. With free entry, if you're in Oxford don't miss...More

The Ashmolean has so many things on show. The Egyptian exhibits are great and there is always something new on display. Raphael drawings at the moment.

Much of what oxford university has stolen from the rest of the world is here. This is a mini British museum with beautiful display's including ancient art and artifacts and A nice collection of impressionists, many of whom were British copying French impressionist. I found...More