Hajj: journey to the heart of Islam

One of the five pillars of Islam central to Muslim belief, Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime if they are able. This major exhibition charts the history of this deeply personal journey.

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Exhibitions

 

Grayson Perry: the Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman

Grayson Perry curates an installation of his new works alongside objects made by unknown men and women throughout history.
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Treasures of Heaven: saints, relics and devotion in medieval Europe

Explore some of the finest sacred masterpieces of medieval art that medieval Christians conidered a bridge between earth and heaven.
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  Afghan gold crown

Afghanistan: Crossroads of the Ancient World

Discover the remarkable story of the survival, discovery and display of these ancient treasures from Afghanistan.
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Events

 

Discussion: Famous Bodies

Join artist Grayson Perry and cultural historian Marina Warner in discussion with journalist and columnist Madeleine Bunting to explore our treatment of celebrity bodies.
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Guardian debates

High profile panel members discuss topical subjects in these British Museum / Guardian public forums.
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Object stories

 

A History of the World

A 100 part series by Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, exploring world history from two million years ago to the present.
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Talking Objects

Young people discover the stories behind objects and voice opinions about their relevance today.
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Chiseldon cauldron

The excavation and conservation of an Iron Age cauldron.
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