AS and A2 programme

To book a session, please contact the Box Office on
+44 (0)20 7323 8181 or boxoffice@britishmuseum.org

Art and Design critical studies

Drawing on the Museum’s unique cross-cultural collection, these half-day sessions aim to introduce students on AS/A2 Art & Design courses to the concepts and skills necessary for the critical study of objects. All sessions will include contributions from Museum specialists and time for students to develop personal investigations in the galleries.

African art and artefact
with one of our Africa curators
5 December 2008

Displaying museum objects
with one of our Exhibitions team
12 January 2009

Drawing as response
with one of our visiting artists
29 January 2009
09.30–12.00 and 13.00–15.30
Free (schools will be charged £5 for any student who does not turn up)

12 places each session
(maximum 3 students per school)

Study days

Students £5, teachers accompanying groups free
These events are for school-age students only.
Maximum 25 students per school (waiting lists will be kept for extra places)

Mycenaean Greece

Friday 27 February 2009, 10.45–16.00
300 places

This study day will cover several aspects of the archaeology of the Mycenaean world and will also be of interest to students reading Homer. Talks by leading experts will focus on tombs, buildings, crafts and the economy. Students also have the chance to visit relevant galleries.

Rome and Roman Britain

Friday 20 March 2009, 10.45–16.00
120 places
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This study day will consist of two lectures by leading speakers plus gallery talks and handling sessions with curators. Students will also have the opportunity to visit the galleries for independent study. The topics covered will be relevant to AS and A2 syllabuses in Classical Civilisation, Ancient History and Latin.

Medieval history

Monday 30 March 2009, 10.45–16.00
120 places

A collaboration between the British Museum and the V&A Museum, this study day will cover a variety of topics related to the medieval world through a range of short lectures, gallery talks and workshops led by curators and museum educators. This year this event will be held at the British Museum and students will have the chance to visit the newly opened Medieval gallery.

London Anthropology Day

Thursday 9 July 2009, 09.30–16.00

Anthropology is the study of what it means to be human across different societies, cultures and histories. The London Anthropology Day is a free university taster day for Year 12/13 and FE Students, careers advisers and teachers, covering both biological and social anthropology. Take part in interactive workshops, explore the anthropology galleries, find out what it’s like to study Anthropology at university and meet lecturers from Anthropology departments all over the UK.

Free, booking required
For more information or to book, visit www.londonanthropologyday.co.uk or email info@londonanthropology.co.uk