13 October 2018 – 30 May 2019 Performing Tibetan Identities: Photographic Portraits by Nyema Droma The Tibetan photographer Nyema Droma, taking inspiration from the Museum’s historic collections, has created portraits of other young Tibetans that celebrate their experience and challenge stereotypes. Installation in Court & Long Gallery
12 November 2018 – 19 May 2019 Surveying the Nagas: Visual Representations of India’s Northern Hill-Tribes in the R. G. Woodthorpe Collection This exhibition presents a selection of material from the Pitt Rivers Museum’s R. G. Woodthorpe collection, much of which has never before been on public view. Archive Case (First Floor)
11 February – 31 July 2019 Interaction A display of work inspired by the Museum's objects, designed and made by students at the Rycotewood Furniture Centre. Bow-Fronted Case (Lower Gallery)
1 April – 30 September 2019 Multaka: Connecting Threads Multaka-Oxford volunteers at the Pitt Rivers Museum have worked with staff to add new perspectives to a collection of textiles recently donated by Jenny Balfour-Paul. Didcot Case (Lower Gallery)
27 April – 29 November 2019 Lande: The Calais ‘Jungle’ and Beyond This exhibition reassembles material and visual culture that survives from the Calais ‘Jungle’ as it existed from March 2015 to the demolitions of 2016. Special Exhibition Gallery & Long Gallery
Book your free place Saturday 27 April, 19.00 - 21.00 Talking Tibetan Identities: After Hours Event Join us for a very special evening of viewing, discussing & celebrating 'Performing Tibetan Identities' with the creator, Tibetan photographer Nyema Droma. Talks, live music & refreshments
Friday 3 May, 6:15pm The Tyranny of Eurocentrism Professor Frankopan, renowned author of The Silk Roads and The New Silk Roads, will give his expert insights on the rhythms of global changes, encouraging us to move out of our comfort zones and face new futures. Museum of Natural History Lecture Theatre
Wednesday 8 May Our Laboratory with Leaves Dr Robin Wilson, Director of the Wytham Studio (Visual Arts Research) at the University of Oxford's Wytham Woods will discuss a range of projects at the 1000 acre site. Pitt Rivers Lecture Room
Book your free place Friday 17 May, 19.00 - 22.00 Oceans and Islands: Museum Late Night Join the Pitt Rivers Museum and the Museum of Natural History for an atmospheric evening amidst oceans & islands Music, dance, shadow puppet shows, talks & tours
Book your place Saturday 18 May, 10.00 - 16.30 (£100) An Introduction to Ply-Split Braiding Learn ply-split braiding in this one day workshop with Julie Hedges, experienced weaver, braid maker & founder member of The Braid Society
Tuesday 28 May & Wednesday 29 May, 13.00 - 16.00 Touch, Think, Wonder: Theatre and Performance Find out more about theatre and performance from around the world!
Thursday 30 May 7 Friday 31 May, 13.00 - 16.00 Touch, Think, Wonder: Objects of Performance Explore shadow puppets, dragon masks and musical instruments from around the world!
Sunday 2 June, 10.45 - 11.40 Sunday Morning Screen Watch a 45 minute audio-visual presentation featuring Sir David Attenborough, introducing many familiar, and some easily missed, treasures of the collections. This is followed by Welcome to My Museum (11.30, 10 minutes)
Sunday 9 June, 10.45 - 11.40 Sunday Morning Screen Watch a 45 minute audio-visual presentation featuring Sir David Attenborough, introducing many familiar, and some easily missed, treasures of the collections. This is followed by Welcome to My Museum (11.30, 10 minutes)
Sunday 16 June, 10.45 - 11.40 Sunday Morning Screen Watch a 45 minute audio-visual presentation featuring Sir David Attenborough, introducing many familiar, and some easily missed, treasures of the collections. This is followed by Welcome to My Museum (11.30, 10 minutes)
Sunday 23 June, 10.45 - 11.40 Sunday Morning Screen Watch a 45 minute audio-visual presentation featuring Sir David Attenborough, introducing many familiar, and some easily missed, treasures of the collections. This is followed by Welcome to My Museum (11.30, 10 minutes)
Thursday 11 July, 18.00 - 21.00 Multaka: Museums as Meeting Point - Late Night Event An evening of performances and activities, meeting and sharing
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