Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, A Treasure Trove of World Civilizations
Beaumont Street, OxfordOX1 2PH, England
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Introduction
The Ashmolean Museum is located in the center of Oxford, England. It is the first university museum established in the English-speaking world and the first public museum. The museum's earliest building was completed between 1678 and 1683 and was donated to the University of Oxford by Elias Ashmole. The museum houses numerous precious collections, including art from different cultural backgrounds, such as porcelain, textiles, silverware, musical instruments, as well as European art. As a typical representative of early modern museums, the museum uses its rich collections to help people better understand the evolution of human civilization and culture. Address Beaumont Street, OxfordOX1 2PH, England
Opening hours Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-17:00
Transportation Walk east from Oxford train station for about 10 minutes.
The university museum with the richest collection of exhibits
