Art groups, visits and resources
The Pitt Rivers is a fantastic resource for exploring creativity in all its forms. This page comprehensively covers everything you need to be inspired in the museum, whether a self-guided or taught. Remember, booking is essential for all group visits.
Book a creative taught session
Sketchbook introduction
Sketchbook introduction
Identities in Contemporary Art Workshop
Identities in Contemporary Art Workshop
Sketchbook Extended Workshop
Sketchbook Extended Workshop
Guides for your visit
Drawing and making
Annotation
Photography
Postcards
Websites
Artistic inspiration for your visit
Artists inspired by the Museum
Artists inspired by the Museum
Digital sketchbook
Digital sketchbook
View a selection of sketchbooks inspired by Museum collections
View a selection of thematically grouped sketchbooks below, inspired by Pitt Rivers collections. Where you see 'see object record' this will link you to photographs of objects drawn in this work.
Themed art resources for Key Stages 3 and 4
Cross-museums sketchbook pages
Art materials and photography in the Museum
Art materials in the Museum
You may bring:
- graphite pencils
- coloured pencils
- fine-line pens
- biros
- collage materials, such as tissue paper, fabric and string
- scissors
- water-based glue sticks
- staplers
- boards without clips
You may not use:
- wet materials
- charcoal
- pastels
If you decide to do a collage in the Museum, please take care not to leave any mess behind.
Photography
You may use flash photography.
Camera tripods are not allowed in the Museum.