Because general admission is free, the Ashmolean can be a visit you shape around your children’s energy rather than one you have to get your money’s worth from. Special exhibitions are the exception: they are charged, and children aged 12-17 qualify for a discounted exhibition ticket on showing proof of eligibility. The museum has pushchair storage and baby-changing facilities, a café on the lower ground floor, and a Rooftop Restaurant serving lunch and afternoon tea. The one catch for families is timing: the Ashmolean Gallery Adventure, an interactive multimedia guide with games, quizzes, sounds and stories, is available daily only in the school holidays, and you can book it ahead or ask for a device when you arrive. Over the festive period the museum is usually closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Family FAQ
How much does Ashmolean Museum cost?
General admission is free for everyone and needs no booking.
What are the opening hours of Ashmolean Museum?
Open every day 10:00-17:00, last entry 16:45.
Is there baby changing at Ashmolean Museum?
Baby-changing facilities are available in the museum.
Is there parking at Ashmolean Museum?
Gloucester Green Car Park (OX1 2BN) is a 2-minute walk away, with 105 spaces open 8am-8pm.
