Uncomfortable Ashmolean - Museum Tour

Tour Description

Join us for an uncomfortable walk through the Ashmolean Museum - the first public museum in England! This tour highlights the contentious histories inherent in museum spaces, bringing forward discussions about colonial origins, object transferral networks, and requests for repatriation. Through the questioning of labels, displays, and exhibits, this tour asks participants: What is the purpose of a museum?

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To cancel or reschedule a tour, please contact us 24 hours in advance. Sometimes we take photographs on our tours for promotional purposes, for use on our website or social media pages. By booking with us, it is assumed that you consent to being photographed while participating in this activity. We always endeavor to avoid taking any images with faces visible. Your consent can be withdrawn at anytime before or after the activity, by emailing us directly.

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