Ashmolean Museum

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ashmolean-museum

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Ashmolean Museum built?1677
2. What is the location?Beaumont Street, Oxford, England
3. What is the architect (current building)?Charles Cockerell
4. Why is the Ashmolean Museum special?It was the first museum in Britain open to everyone, showing treasures from all over the world.
5. How has the Ashmolean Museum building changed over time?It began in 1678, was rebuilt in a grand Neoclassical style in the 1840s, and was modernized and reopened in 2009.

Museology: The study of museums, including their history, organization, and function in society.
Antiquarian: A person who studies or collects antiques and ancient artifacts.
Neoclassical Architecture: A style of architecture that draws inspiration from the classical art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome.