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We reopened to the public on 1 September. Our tours and shop and a pop-up café are now open. Our exhibitions remain closed for now.

Exhibitions

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Past exhibitions online

A selection of exhibitions dating back to 2001 can be explored online.

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The Art of Advertising

The story of British advertising through an incredible collection of handbills, trade cards, novelties and pos...

The story of British advertising through an incredible collection of handbills, trade cards, novelties and posters.

The story of British advertising through an incredible collection of handbills, trade cards, novelties and posters.

The story of British advertising through an incredible collection of handbills, trade cards, novelties and posters.

Late Autumn 2020

A triple photographic portrait by Helen Muspratt

Helen Muspratt Photographer

Explore the extraordinary work of the pioneering photographer Helen Muspratt.

Late Autumn 2020

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Richard Ovenden holding a book in one of our libraries

Burning the books: a history of knowledge under attack

Richard Ovenden discusses the history of the destruction of libraries and the importance of preservation

Tuesday 29 September, 1–2pm

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The Lyell Lectures 2020

29 September, 1, 6 and 8 October 2020

A triple photographic portrait by Helen Muspratt

Let Us Now Praise Famous Women: Discovering the work of Female Photographers

An online conference exploring the critical work of women writing about, collecting, and curating photography by...

An online conference exploring the critical work of women writing about, collecting, and curating photography by women.

An online conference exploring the critical work of women writing about, collecting, and curating photography by women.

An online conference exploring the critical work of women writing about, collecting, and curating photography by women.

Saturday 24 October

A triple photographic portrait by Helen Muspratt

Firecracker/Fast Forward: Women in Photography

Project leaders from Firecracker and Fast Forward explain how they are working to establish tomorrow’s names...

Project leaders from Firecracker and Fast Forward explain how they are working to establish tomorrow’s names in photography.

Project leaders from Firecracker and Fast Forward explain how they are working to establish tomorrow’s names in photography.

Project leaders from Firecracker and Fast Forward explain how they are working to establish tomorrow’s names in photography.

Saturday 24 October, 3.30-4.30pm

The book jacket of Jewish Treasures from Oxford Libraries

Jewish Treasures in Oxford

Discover one of the world’s richest collections of Hebrew manuscripts in this online lecture

Tuesday 27 October, 1–2pm

A man and woman look at each other in front of an ornately decorated table

Wedding Showcase at the Bodleian Library

You are warmly invited to join us for an online wedding showcase.

3 and 4 November 2020, 7.30 – 9pm

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