International touring exhibitionsA museum of the world for the world

The British Museum aims to share its collection of over eight million objects from across the globe with a worldwide audience. The international touring exhibition programme allows this rich and diverse collection and museum expertise to be brought to museums and galleries around the world.

For more information about the British Museum's international touring exhibitions, please contact:

internationaltours@britishmuseum.org

 

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Carved magnesite statue of Ashurnasirpal II

The Wonders of Ancient Mesopotamia

Explore the innovations, beliefs, artistic craftsmanship, power and legacy of Mesopotamia through a wide range of spectacular artefacts.

Jewellery

The Art of Jewellery

Celebrating the beauty and meaning of stunning jewellery.

Discobolus

The Body Beautiful in Ancient Greece

A visually engaging and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, seen through ancient Greek eyes.

Raimi head

Celebrating Africa:
a million years of African Art

African art from the distant past to the present day.

Mask for No theatre. Hannya. Made of painted wood.

Fantastic Creatures

A colourful menagerie of mythical creatures and beasts.

Rosetta vase

Grayson Perry: The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman

Grayson Perry's new works alongside objects made by unknown men and women throughout history from the British Museum’s collection.

Papyrus

Journey through the afterlife:
ancient Egyptian book of the dead

A stunning exhibition of the extremely rare and beautiful Book of the Dead papyri, mummies and funerary equipment.

medal

Medals of Dishonour

The darker tradition of the medal as an indicator of dishonour.

Mummy

Mummy: the Inside Story

Explore inside the Mummy of Nesperennub, with a unique 3D film using state of the art technology.

Lewis king chess piece

Treasures of the World's Cultures

Explore 2 million years of history with a stunning selection of the British Museum’s finest objects.


International partners

The British Museum has worked with a large variety of institutions and museums globally to bring British Museum exhibitions to an international audience.

All international partners

 

Contact

For information about hosting a British Museum exhibition, please contact internationaltours@britishmuseum.org