Due to a cancellation, we now have one ticket available for this Saturday's Cordage Making Workshop with artist Alice Fox. Saturday 18 July, 10.00-16.30. £120 (Members £96), includes lunch, refreshments and all materials. bit.ly/3Y2efIc

A tapestry of a Palestinian henna party on the eve of a wedding embroidered by Ruba Al Behery, Gaza, as part of the Palestinian History Tapestry Project. Henna decorations on the bride's legs represent the return of the dove to Noah signifying the end of the flood. www.prm.ox.ac.uk/palestine-pi...

FULLY BOOKED Next week's Beatrice Blackwood Lecture with Prof. Lady Sue Black is fully booked & we're looking forward to a brilliant evening at St John's College, who are kindly hosting this event. For anyone who didn't preorder a copy, 'An Expert Witness' will be on sale at the talk. bit.ly/4cree8F

Please note that due to essential roadworks currently taking place in Robinson Close, there is no visitor access via this entrance until approximately Tuesday 11 August. Please use our main entrance via the Oxford University Museum of Natural History on Parks Road. www.prm.ox.ac.uk/visit-us

In 'A 21st Century Benin Bronze', the newly cast plaque depicts the King’s palace in Benin City. The snake depicts the protective brass pythons installed on palace roofs. Horizontal grooved walls denote the Ọ́bá’s high rank, whilst figurative posts represent the ceremonial courtyards. bit.ly/4pcL5D0

Hot off the catwalk, this dress is the outcome of a project by Multaka Oxford volunteers, Oxford Brookes students, designers VIN + OMI & project lead Amy Harris. Using reclaimed textiles & upcycled garments, it is made of plastic-derived fabrics developed through VIN + OMI's UK clean-up initiatives.

In the 2026 Beatrice Blackwood Lecture, Professor Lady Sue Black, the UK's leading forensic anthropologist, will talk about how forensic science has assumed such importance in our modern world of war crimes, mass fatalities, murder & suicides. Fri 17 July, 5-7pm, St John's College. bit.ly/4cree8F

An embroidered veil from the Hebron region, Palestine. The S shaped design along the side panels represent leeches, which have been used in medicine since 1500BCE in ancient Egypt. The design of this tatreez illustrates the past use of leeches for cures and remedies in Palestine. bit.ly/43ccryX

What purpose do magic and witchcraft serve in cultures throughout time and across the globe? Why have people always placed their faith in 'lucky' objects to ward off ill fortune and keep themselves safe? Find out more on our next Witchcraft, Amulets & Magic tour, Wed 22 July, 2-3pm. bit.ly/4wcpAVG

For anyone who is coming to the Beatrice Blackwood Lecture on Friday 17 July, please note that the venue for the talk & the drinks reception is St John's College, St Giles and NOT the museum. Pre-ordered books will be available to collect at the event at St John's, not the museum. bit.ly/4cree8F

In 'A 21st Century Benin Bronze' you can see a plaque within a plaque, mirroring objects in the adjacent ‘Kingdom of Benin’ display. The historic bronzes are much darker than the bright gold of the newly cast ámà (plaque), which will gradually deepen in colour as it ages. go.glam.ox.ac.uk/J2hW996Kf

Hetian Lyu is a 7th-generation guqin performer and an MSc student in Visual, Material and Museum Anthropology at Oxford. Pop in tomorrow for a free guqin performance on the Clore Balcony or just enjoy the tranquil sounds as you wander in the galleries. Fri 26 June, 2-4pm. No booking. bit.ly/4uIXyPD

If you're thinking of visiting in the next few days, we do sell fans!

A beeswax figure from the Malay peninsula, 'stuck with pins to cause illness' and donated to the Museum in 1943. Hear the stories behind other magical and mystical objects on our Witchcraft, Amulets & Magic tour, Wednesday 22 July, 2-3pm. Tickets: £8/Members free. www.prm.ox.ac.uk/event/witchc...

Due to a cancellation, we have one ticket left for the popular one-day cordage workshop with Alice Fox, who will introduce cordage (string) making, followed by looping with the cordage to make small vessel forms. Saturday 18 July, 10.00-16.30. £120/£96 (incl. lunch & refreshments). bit.ly/3Y2efIc

The Palestinian History Tapestry Project works with embroiderers to create pieces showing Palestine from Neolithic times to the present. Several of the beautifully embroidered panels in online exhibition 'Palestine: Pieces of Me' were produced by women in Oxford’s twin city, Ramallah. bit.ly/43ccryX

Join us for an evening with Professor Lady Sue Black, President of St John's College & one of the world's leading forensic scientists, as she talks about her extraordinary career & her new book 'An Expert Witness: Forensic Science on Trial'. Fri 17 July, 5-7pm. £15/£10 (incl. drinks) bit.ly/4cree8F

IMPORTANT ACCESS INFORMATION: Due to essential works in Robinson Close, there will be restricted access via this entrance from Mon 22 June-Tues 11 August. Please check our website when planning your visit. The main entrance via @morethanadodo.bsky.social is unaffected. www.prm.ox.ac.uk/visit-us

The guqin is a Chinese musical instrument with a history dating back thousands of years. It originally featured five strings representing the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire and earth. Enjoy a live guqin performance by Hetian Lyu in the galleries on Fri 26 June, 2.30-4.30. bit.ly/4uIXyPD

"Basketry is a slow and meditative craft, allowing time for contemplation and experimentation; it is rooted in ancient traditions, with enormous potential for experimentation and innovation." - Polly Pollock Learn the craft of plaited basketry in Polly's 2-day workshop next Fri/Sat. bit.ly/4bRR2QO

This newly commissioned Benin Bronze, on display on the first floor, tells the story of the British looting of Benin City in 1897. The left side shows an ancestral altar in the Ọ́bá’s (King’s) palace before the British attack, while the right depicts the looting taking place. bit.ly/49SDdjx

Discover the inspirational qualities of the ancient tradition of Bojagi (Korean wrapping cloths) & make your own gift-wrapping cloth using traditional Korean silk fabrics in our November workshop (just in time for the main wrapping event of the year!). Sat 14 Nov, 10-4.30. £100/£80. bit.ly/3Y5UfnY

MEMBERS EXCLUSIVE Come behind the scenes to view what's currently in the Conservation Lab & get close up to a few objects just off display, including a black lacquered saddle from Manipur, a model house from Guyana & the Hawaiian Hulu Nēnē dress. Tues 26 June, 10-11 & 11.30-12.30. bit.ly/4vGgWha

Learn the age-old skill of plaited basketry to weave a small 'elbow basket' as made by Choctaw Nation people. Traditionally made from river cane, the 2-day workshop will use recycled maps to make an unusual & decorative basket. 19 & 20 June, £160/£128. Includes lunch & refreshments. bit.ly/4bRR2QO

Black silk jacket from the Hebron region of Palestine donated to the Museum in 2016. The embroidered panels depict birds, foliage & geometric designs, with bands of cross-stitching, chain stitch, satin stitch & couching around the collar. Part of 'Palestine: Pieces of Me' exhibition. bit.ly/43ccryX

Make a feature of your moth holes by signing up for our next Visible Mending course with Rosie Leech. In this Bring Your Own Jumper (BYOJ) session, you will learn how to mend holes & rips beautifully and give new life to your old clothes! Sun 20 Sept 11.00-13.00. £40 (Members £32). bit.ly/44Dxb3I

Last weekend to catch the 'HAWAII Ma uka to Ma kai: Quilting the Hawaiian Landscape' exhibition before it finishes on Monday. bit.ly/46UZ738

We'll be opening at 9am tomorrow for our next Relaxed Morning Opening, designed for visitors who may benefit from a calmer environment, including those on the autism spectrum, or anyone who feels they would benefit from this session. Booking is required due to limited numbers. bit.ly/3PYdtLW

Asymmetric handle bag embroidered with the Ramallah variation of the Cyprus tree stitch, which is a powerful symbol of resilience in Palestinian tatreez. The vibrant striped fabric is a traditional Syrian silk, which is often found incorporated into Palestinian textiles & clothing. bit.ly/43ccryX

Last few days of 'Hawaii: Ma aka to Ma kai' - go on a journey through the Hawaiian landscape, with contemporary works by Honolulu-based Poakalani Quilters, films & photography exploring the decline in Hawaiian ecosystems, alongside stories of resilience & restoration. Closes 7 June. bit.ly/46UZ738