VISITS AND STUDY DAYS STUDY DAYS VISIT TO THE ASHMOLEAN MUSEUM AND OXFORD TUESDAY 11th JUNE 2024 We warmly invite Arts Society members and guests to join us for a tour of the highlights of the Ashmolean with optional free time to explore Oxford. The Ashmolean came into existence in 1682, when the wealthy antiquary Elias Ashmole gifted his collection to the University. It opened as Britain’s first public museum, and the world’s first university museum, in 1683. Following the tour, the rest of the day is free for you either to explore the museum further, visit some of the Oxford colleges, visit the Botanic Gardens, enjoy a leisurely lunch or simply take it easy. The Ashmolean is hosting several exhibitions during our visit: Bruegel to Rubens: Great Flemish Drawings - £15.30 or £14.30 concessions. You will need to book this online yourself. Kabuki Kimono – free Money in Renaissance Germany – free The Wilton Diptych will be on display in the England Gallery on the 2nd floor The total cost is £34.50 for members (£44.50 for guests) and includes coach travel and the one-hour tour. Click here for more information and booking form. CC Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Disclaimer: The Arts Society Oundle cannot be held responsible for any personal accident, damage to, or loss or theft of members’ personal property unless there is proven negligence. Legal liability insurance is in force.