Pitt Rivers Museum

Book now for our Sámi Bandweaving workshop run by Susan Foulkes (https://bit.ly/2MHTk6Q ). Two day course 22 & 23 September, £185 (includes tuition, materials, lunches & refreshments & exclusive behind the scenes tour in museum). Limited places https://bit.ly/2u1ySFV

#FrontofHousePick Probably the smallest beads you will ever see... made of steatite, dating from the 3rd Millennium BC & excavated from the Chanhu-daro site, Indus Valley, Pakistan 1936. To get an idea of the size, compare the beads to the typed full-stops on the label. (1936.51.1.2)

Read the latest blog on the textiles being catalogued as part of the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation funded Multaka Oxford project https://bit.ly/2B1d6Ja

Looking for some indoor activities to entertain the family? There's loads going on in the University of Oxford museums, libraries & gardens to keep everyone happy and dry! Come on in! #Mindgrowing https://bit.ly/2nn0IcP

#FrontofHousePick Necklace & arm shell from the 'kula ring', an elaborate system of ceremonial exchange linking island communities off the NE coast of New Guinea via perilous canoe journeys. Necklaces circulated clockwise around islands, arm shells anticlockwise https://bit.ly/2vRRoBA

Take your pick from a whole summer of free #Mindgrowing family events taking place in the University of Oxford Museums, Gardens & Libraries! https://bit.ly/2OUfRis

#FrontofHousePick Sooty Tern eggs from Rapa Nui, Easter Island. Annual competition to retrieve eggs from high nests on small rocky outcrop off the main island with winner afforded status of 'Birdman' and gifted food by other islanders for a year https://bit.ly/2OSN3qr

New Cabinet resource showcases Pitt Rivers Museum Arthur Evans collection, incorporating 3D and zoom functionality Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford https://bit.ly/2KAHo5b

Due to popular demand, please note that the Cult Screens film screening on Wednesday 22 August has been changed to 'The Greatest Showman', also showing on Friday 24 August https://bit.ly/2a0KcZq

Family activity taking place on the Lower Gallery now! Pick up one of our Creativity Backpacks and create your own museum sketchbook - loads of ideas and projects on how to view the museum differently, 1-3pm TODAY, free drop-in activity.

New online exhibition of Pitt Rivers Museum Arthur Evans collection launched on Cabinet platform Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford https://bit.ly/2KAHo5b

Drop in for Hands on Tabla tomorrow - listen to them being played and have a go yourself! 14.00 - 15.30 https://bit.ly/1QXiGxv

#FrontofHousePick This beautiful silk jacket can be found on the Upper Gallery in the Japanese armour case. Why? Because it's lined with chain mail & is part of a complete set of Japanese armour (1901.46.1.4) https://bit.ly/2uNOlJU

Look out for more workshops & takeover events coming up at Pitt Rivers Museum with My Normal Voice Project. Workshop and tour on 8 September. #LGBT

#FrontofHousePick A gunpowder horn and powder measure, Norway 1695. Carved with figures from Norse and Christian mythology including Dan, King of the Danes, King Tidrik the dragon slayer, Adam and Eve, and Charlemagne's noble hero Roland (1938.35.1333)

New blog: find out how West Oxford Primary #takeone country #Nigeria with leopard sculptures, beaded fans and masquerade masks https://bit.ly/2zKWrZx

Start your week with a good coffee and freshly baked croissant! The Missing Bean at Pitt Rivers is now open from 10am on Monday mornings. Open everyday from 10am - 4pm.

N.B. Closing date for Museums Booking Officer is midday on Monday 16 July https://bit.ly/28Pz40A