Oxford: Ashmolean Museum Tour - by Uncomfortable Oxford™ Public Tour
ID: GYG1027527-1586452
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Explore the 'uncomfortable' side of the Ashmolean Museum on a guided tour led by a current researcher.
This unique tour of the Ashmolean museum highlights the other side of museums, exploring the contentious histories inherent in museum spaces, discussions about colonial origins, object transferal networks, and requests for repatriation. Led by a current researcher, you will learn about the unique history of the Ashmolean museum and its collections, while critically engaging with its displays.
Delving into the intricate layers of history behind the Ashmolean exhibits, your guide will provide insight into the imperial connections that led to the development of the first public museum in England and the impact that museums have on heritage and memory in the modern world.
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.
Tour recommended for children aged 12 and above.
Highlights
- Explore the Ashmolean Museum with a current researcher
- Learn about the museum's history and its collections
- Discover the imperial connections and modern controversies
- Question the purpose of a museum and its role in historical memory
- Join a unique museum tour that will keep you engaged throughout
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour is recommended for children aged 12 and above.
The tour involves critical discussions about colonialism and representation in museums.
Accessibility:
We believe in promoting equality and ensuring that all our services are fair and sensitive to the needs of all participants. Our guides undertake rigorous accessibility training and are ready to adapt content and itineraries as needed to accommodate participants of all abilities.
- The museum is wheelchair accessible.
- Working service animals are welcome in the museum.
- Caregivers and accessibility aids may attend tours for free, with no need to register.
- The total distance walked is less than one mile, but please feel free to step away to sit down if needed.
- Toilets are available inside the museum.
- Please inform your guide if any visual or hearing accommodations are needed and they will keep this in mind throughout the tour.
Meet in the Greek & Roman Sculpture Gallery (Gallery 21), on your left when you enter the museum. Your guide will be carrying an Uncomfortable Oxford™ branded tote bag.
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of the Ashmolean Museum with a current researcher
- Complimentary Uncomfortable Oxford™ souvenir postcard
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
