Venue Description

The Ashmolean is the University of Oxford's museum of art and archaeology, opened in 1683. It is the oldest public museum in the world and has incredibly rich and diverse collections from around the globe, ranging from Egyptian mummies and classical sculpture to the Pre Raphaelites and modern art.

Accessibility

There is disabled access throughout the Museum, with ramps into the building, lifts to all floors and wheelchairs are available. We can arrange free touch tours and description tours for visitors with visual impairments and those who need an accompanied visit. There are also events scheduled regularly for visually impaired and hearing impaired visitors – pick up a copy of What’s On for details. If you need assistance or if your mobility is impaired, please ask our Visitor Service Assistants for help. They are stationed throughout the Museum.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: http://www.ashmolean.org/plan/location

Accessible Performances

There are events scheduled regularly for visually impaired and hearing impaired visitors – pick up a copy of What’s On for details or check out Events webpage: http://www.ashmolean.org/events.

Toilets

There are public toilets, including wheelchair accessible, throughout the Museum.

Staff

We can arrange free touch tours and description tours for visitors with visual impairments and those who need an accompanied visit. If you need assistance or if your mobility is impaired, please ask our Visitor Service Assistants for help. They are stationed throughout the Museum.