It is the glory and good of Art, that art remains the one way possible
Of speaking truths.

Robert Browning (1812 - 1889)

 

Museum of Modern Art

30 Pembroke Street
Open: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 11am - 5.30pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm; Sunday 12 noon - 5.30pm.
Closed Mondays.
Entry £2.50 (concessions). Free all day Thursday
Tel: (01865) 722733
Web site: www.moma.org.uk

Since it opened in 1965, MOMA has established an international reputation for the high quality of its pioneering exhibition programme, which covers twentieth century painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, architecture, design and performance from all over the world. The building houses five large exhibition galleries, a café, and a bookshop. Visitors of all ages can take advantage of a comprehensive education and public access programme which includes evening talks, debates, worshops, holiday activities and guided tours.

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Christ Church Picture Gallery

Old Ashmolean Building, Broad Street.
Open: Tuesday to Saturday, 12pm - 4pm.
Entry is free.
Web site: http://www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery/index.html

The Gallery owns an outstanding collection of some 300 paintings and 2000 drawings, including European (mainly Italian) Old Masters from the 14th - 18th century. The collection of paintings includes works by Tintoretto, Van Dyck and Frans Hals whist there are drawings by Leonardo, Michelangelo, Dürer, Raphael and Rubens. The greater part of the collection was bequeathed to the college in 1765, by a former student, General John Guise. More information about the works and current exhibitions can be found on the Christ Church Web Site.

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