WEDDINGS AND CELEBRATIONS

CIVIL CEREMONIES | RECEPTIONS | CELEBRATIONS | PARTIES

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We have had so many compliments on the venue ranging from the service to the fantastic quality of the food.

Toby

Celebrate your special occasion in a rich treasure house. Be inspired by an award-winning building, marvel at world-renowned collections and enjoy outstanding hospitality.

The Ashmolean’s experienced events team, exclusive catering partner and hand-picked suppliers will work with you to bring your dream celebration to life.

The Museum is a source of wonder, inspiration and reflection and, as such, will not fail to impress you and your guests.

The Ashmolean Museum has been telling human stories since 1683 – why not add yours?

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TEAMOur galleries are filled with treasures, from thousands of years old to the present day. Celebrate in galleries filled with Old Masters, dine among Greek and Roman statues or treat your guests to a tour of our contemporary art galleries. Our collections create a stunning backdrop to any event and a wealth of opportunities for some amazing photography.

CATERING PARTNERS

The Ashmolean boasts an experienced, passionate and creative events team, dedicated to playing their part in making your event truly memorable. They will listen and consult with you to create an experience that will surprise and delight your guests.

Clerkenwell Green Events are our exclusive catering partner for weddings and celebrations. They create spectacular occasions with a magical sense of the unexpected, exquisite taste and exacting attention to detail. The award-winning in-house team and head chef will work closely with you to create cool, confident and considered menus that will perfectly compliment your event.

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Impressive grandeur built to impress

Working closely with the Ashmolean, they created a wonderful evening that delighted and entertained our guests.

Andy

CapacityDinner 152 Standing 180

ANDGREEK ROMAN SCULPTURE GALLERY

This majestic gallery, built to display the Arundel marbles, is located close to the Ashmolean’s imposing entrance. A grand and impressive space which houses the earliest collection of Greek and Roman sculpture and inscriptions in Britain.

The Sculpture Gallery can be combined with the European Art Gallery for a civil ceremony, the Atrium for a drinks reception, and the atmospheric Vaulted Café for dancing.

This spacious gallery evokes the richness of an historic art collection in an Italian palace or English country house where marble and bronze sculptures, fine furniture, Old Master paintings and imposing portraits are displayed in this stately reception room. A staircase leads down to the gallery, perfect for making your grand entrance.

You made our wedding a terrific success. Our guests were enthralled with the venue.

Clare

CapacityStanding 100 Seated 100

Stately opulence for a civil ceremony or drinks reception

EUROPEANART GALLERY

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Award-winning architectural magnificence

CapacityDinner 30 Standing 20–900

THEATRIUM

We were so lucky to have celebrated in such a beautiful venue.

Joanne

This magnificent space provides an unforgettable location for an intimate seated dinner or a larger reception. The architectural staircase soars up through the heart of the Museum and offers the perfect platform for addressing your guests.

This elegant and classical gallery houses Britain’s largest collection of monumental and sculpture casts. Ideal for an intimate reception and private dining, its understated elegance will certainly delight your guests.

A simply fabulous evening and the thank-yous are pouring in.

Miranda

Classical elegance for a memorable reception or dinner

CapacityDinner 20 Standing 50

CASTGALLERY

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Relaxed style

ROOFTOP RESTAURANT

A contemporary space overlooking the impressive Atrium, the Rooftop Restaurant has a large terrace fromwhich guests can enjoy views over the Oxford skyline – it even has a lawn with deckchairs. Perfect for a wedding breakfast or birthday celebration.

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Everything was so well organised and fun.

Francesca

Informal charm for dancing and music

With its flagstone flooring, vaulted ceiling arches and booth-style seating alcoves it is an informal setting toend the evening with dancing and live bands. Perfect as a stand-alone space for smaller dinner parties orcombined with any of our event spaces as a special place to relax and have some fun.

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CapacityDancing 200 Standing 100 Dinner 50

VAULTED CAFÉ

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The canapés were delicious, expertly presented and deftly distributed.

Elizabeth

Quiet seclusion for private dining

Thank you for organising such a special evening for us all last night. It was exceptionally special.

Rebecca

THEDIRECTOR’S BOARDROOMAND TERRACE

Situated on the top floor of the Museum, the Director’s Boardroom is a light-filled space perfect for anintimate dinner or family celebration. Welcome your guests with reception drinks on the private rooftopterrace.

CapacityStanding 25 Dinner 20

TRUSTED PARTNERSOver the years we have developed relationships with partners who offer additional services forevents at the Ashmolean. Our network of trusted suppliers will provide the essentials like photography, flowers, lighting, music and entertainment. Our expert event managers can suggest some alternative additionaltouches to make your event even more special. Familiar with our event spaces our partners will workwith your ideas and bring them to life in the Museum.

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I think the menu went down in history as the most inventive wedding feast ever.

Francesca

MAKE IT EXTRA SPECIALCEREMONY

The Museum is licenced for civil ceremonies and blessings. Choose your favourite gallery in which to exchange your vows and it will be exclusively yours for the evening. We are also able to offer morning ceremonies too.

PHOTOGRAPHSOur galleries offer a stunning backdrop for truly amazing photography. Why not consider booking an engagement or pre-event photo session?

FINISHING TOUCHESDo you have a theme or style for your event? We offer a range of table linen, furniture, china and glassware to enable you to make it truly bespoke. Perhaps a themed bar or cocktail mixologist to wow your guests?

BESPOKE DININGWhether 9 guests or 900, the Ashmolean can be transformed to host your event. From fizz and canapés or cocktails and food stations to a three-course seated banquet. Choose from seasonally inspired menus or something more bespoke...Our talented sommelier can also recommend wine pairings.

ROUNDING OFF YOUR EVENTEnjoy your celebration for longer by requesting an extended licence. You and your guests can dance, relax and enjoy late night snacks and a bar extension.

TOURS AND PRIVATE VIEWS

Engage your guests with an expert-led private tour of our collections or exhibitions. It will spark conversations and make your event even more memorable.

Your dedicated event manager will help you realise your dreams, offering an exceptional level of personal service throughout your event journey.

IF YOU’VE BEEN INSPIRED Contact the events team at

Tel: 01865 610406 events@ashmolean.org

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