The Muddle of the Muses

The Muddle of the Muses

About The Muddle of the Muses

Where have the iconic Muses from on top of the Clarendon Building gone?

Removed for conservation in 2023, several of the Muses have been conserved or newly cast in lead.

As part of The Muddle of the Muses, three of the statues will be on display in Blackwell Hall: Clio representing History (original lead statue), Calliope representing Epic Poetry (lead reproduction) and Polyhymnia representing Rhetoric (original statue).

Don’t miss this rare chance to see these remarkable sculptures at eye level and discover the intriguing story behind their conservation.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Free event

Dates & times:

Saturday 23 May to Friday 04 September 2026

Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm

Saturday and Sunday from 10.00am to 4.00pm

Location:

Blackwell Hall