Objects to see with children

Here are some ideas for interesting objects to see with children.

Download and print itinerary     Download and print floorplan

Ground floor

Assyrian Lion Hunt reliefsRoyal Lion hunt
Room 10
Decoration from a king's palace 

Horse of Selene Horse of Selene, the moon goddess
Room 18
From the Parthenon, in ancient Greece

Turquoise serpent Turquoise serpent
Room 27
A fearsome Aztec beast

Giant pottery tomb figures Giant pottery tomb figures
Room 33
Guardians of a Chinese general

A jade terrapin A jade terrapin
Room 34
Made for an emperor – rescued from a well

Upper floor

The Lewis ChessmenThe Lewis Chessmen
Room 41
Ivory soldiers – tiny but fierce

Sutton Hoo ship burial The Sutton Hoo ship burial
Room 41
Face to face with a Saxon warrior

The Hoxne HoardThe Hoxne Hoard
Room 49
The richest Roman treasure ever found in Britain

Egyptian MummiesEgyptian mummies
Room 63
Carefully preserved for the afterlife

Lower floor

Kozo, the double-headed dogKozo, the double-headed dog
Room 25
What problem would you like him to solve?

All objects on the list are also on the Family audio tour. Join Vid the alien for a Martian's view of the British Museum. Available in English. Book now

More activities for children to do at the Museum

Room numbers are on the walls by the door of each gallery. Please note that certain galleries may be closed for renovation or objects may be off display. Please ask gallery staff for further information.

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