Join us for an uncomfortable tour of the Ashmolean Museum, exploring contentious histories and challenging the purpose of museums. Led by experts, this wheelchair-accessible tour sparks discussions on colonial origins, repatriation, and the impacts of imperialism.
Join us for an uncomfortable tour of the Ashmolean Museum, exploring contentious histories and challenging the purpose of museums. Led by experts, this wheelchair-accessible tour sparks discussions on colonial origins, repatriation, and the impacts of imperialism.
- Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology - Take a full guided tour of the Ashmolean Museum with one of our Uncomfortable Oxford™ trained guides. Meet at the Statue Gallery, near the Main Entrance.
- Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology - Take a full guided tour of the Ashmolean Museum with one of our Uncomfortable Oxford™ trained guides. Meet at the Statue Gallery, near the Main Entrance.
- Expert-guided tour by Uncomfortable Oxford™ trained professionals
- Expert-guided tour by Uncomfortable Oxford™ trained professionals
Discover the “uncomfortable” aspects of the Ashmolean Museum.
This tour sheds light on the controversial histories within museum spaces, addressing topics such as colonial origins, the networks involved in the transfer of objects, and the calls for repatriation. It promotes critical thinking and engagement with the Ashmolean Museum, its collections, and…
Discover the “uncomfortable” aspects of the Ashmolean Museum.
This tour sheds light on the controversial histories within museum spaces, addressing topics such as colonial origins, the networks involved in the transfer of objects, and the calls for repatriation. It promotes critical thinking and engagement with the Ashmolean Museum, its collections, and its displays. By exploring the complex layers of history behind the exhibits, this tour offers insights into the imperial connections that contributed to the establishment of England’s first public museum.
By questioning labels, displays, and exhibits, this tour prompts participants to consider: What is the purpose of a museum?
All tours are conducted by university researchers who have completed our official Uncomfortable Oxford training program. Our guides blend expert knowledge with performance, ensuring each tour is both enjoyable and educational.
The tour has been developed in collaboration with the Ashmolean Museum staff and curators.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
