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The Ashmolean Museum Traces the history of the Ashmolean Museum and its collections from its origin as a cabinet of curiosities, to proto-scientific institution at the turn of the 18th century. It then chronicles the turn in the Museum's fortunes, culminating in its refounding as a Museum of Art and Archaeology. Full description