Festival of Archaeology 2025

FREE drop-in activities for all ages

This summer's Festival of Archaeology at the Ashmolean explores being Really Roman, and celebrates the opening of our redisplayed Rome Galleries. It's a free event for all the family and you're invited to take part in exciting activities and tours across the Museum.

Drop in to enjoy a huge variety arts and crafts, demonstrations, and storytelling celebrating our Roman theme.

You'll be able to make your own Roman mosaics, meet Roman traders and get to explore objects in the Museum.

More details and a programme of activities coming soon.