Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, England

The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology on Beaumont Street, Oxford, England, is Britain’s first public museum.

Ashmolean Museum: Beaumont St, Oxford OX1 2PH

It is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology and is considered to be one of the oldest public museums in the world. The museum’s diverse collection spans various civilizations and time periods, showcasing the richness of human history and culture.

The Ashmolean Museum was founded in 1683 after Elias Ashmole, an English antiquarian and politician, donated his collection of curiosities to the University of Oxford. This collection consisted of various objects, including coins, books, natural specimens, and artifacts, and it formed the foundation of the museum’s holdings. The original museum building, completed in 1683, was the first purpose-built public museum in Britain.