Aphrodite: The Making of a Goddess
About Aphrodite: The Making of a Goddess
Discover a major new exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum that invites you to step into the world of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and desire – later worshipped by the Romans as Venus.
Tracing her origins on the island of Cyprus, where she was revered as an all-powerful goddess over 3,000 years ago, the exhibition follows her journey through the Greek and Roman worlds.
Explore how Aphrodite evolved into one of history’s most iconic figures, inspiring art, literature, and imagination from antiquity to the present day.
Featuring more than 200 remarkable objects – from sculpture and bronzes to gems and terracottas from Cyprus, Greece, and Italy, dating from 1400 BCE to the 21st century – the exhibition reveals the making of a goddess whose legacy continues to shape modern ideas of love and beauty.
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Ticket prices:
Standard – £16.80
University of Oxford Employee or Alumni – £15.80
Under 25 / Student / Child 12-17, Art Fund Pass Holder – £8.40
Children Under 12 / AshPass – Free
No exhibition booking needed for Members, but proof of Membership is required
Dates & times:
Thursday 08 October 2026 to Sunday 11 April 2027