GIFT MEMBERSHIP

An Ashmolean Membership is the perfect gift for art and history lovers

This Christmas treat your friends and family to a year of exciting discoveries, learning and inspiration.

They'll enjoy closer access to our collections through unlimited, free exhibition entry, priority booking, exclusive previews and events, our Members Magazine, and many other benefits and discounts.

CHRISTMAS DELIVERY DATES

An Ashmolean Museum membership card next to a decorative gift case and festive foliage

 

Buying someone a Gift Membership for Christmas?
Order by the following dates for pre-Christmas delivery of the gift pack to you or direct to the recipient:

 UK 2nd class: Mon 16 Dec 2024
International: Wed 11 Dec 2024

After the last posting day, you can still buy a Gift Membership as a virtual Christmas present, with a Pack delivered in January.

Check specific details for individual countries and other Royal Mail last posting dates here

If you wish to keep the gift membership a surprise for the recipient(s), make sure to only use your details when purchasing. You can then personally pass on the gift membership voucher code and/or physical gift membership pack for them to redeem in their own time (within 12 months of the purchase date).

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

 

 Unlimited FREE Exhibition Entry, PLUS additional free tickets for children*

 Exclusive Members-Only Preview Days

 Priority Booking Period for Exhibitions

 Members-Only Events

 Shop, Café and Restaurant Discounts

 Ashmolean Members' Magazine posted to you twice a year

 

 
* Exhibition tickets for children under 12 are free, and tickets for children aged 12–17 are half price. However, Members (and Member guests, if you hold an ‘and Guest’ Membership) may book up to two FREE tickets for children aged 12–17.

SEE EVERY EXHIBITION FOR FREE

Members enjoy priority booking, unlimited exhibition entry, and exclusive Members-only preview days.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

What you will receive

Once you have bought your gift membership online, you will be sent a gift membership code by email, which you can pass on to the recipient of your gift. This code will be needed to activate the membership.

A physical Gift Membership Pack will also be posted to you within 2 working days which will include a beautiful welcome card, outlining our membership benefits, as well as the same gift membership code sent to you by email.

If you wish to keep the gift membership a surprise for the recipient(s), make sure to only use your details when purchasing. You can then personally pass on the gift membership voucher code and/or physical gift membership pack for them to redeem in their own time*.

*Within twelve months of purchase date


Activating your gift membership

You can activate your gift membership at any time within 12 months of purchase date (as printed on the gift card) by contacting the Membership Office on 01865 278 016 or by emailing membership@ashmus.ox.ac.uk 


Does the membership start right away?

No, the membership can be activated to start any time within 12 months of the initial purchase. It will not start automatically on the day it is bought.


Can I buy gift memberships at the Museum?

Yes! Gift Memberships can also be purchased in person from the Museum shops, or by calling the Membership Office on 01865 278 016 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm).


Can I buy a gift membership by Direct Debit?

Gift Memberships cannot currently be paid for by Direct Debit, and we are not able to claim Gift Aid on any Gift Membership purchases.