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How to explore the British Museum from home

Whether it's a behind-the-scenes podcast or a closer look at our galleries, here are 10 ways to explore the Museum while we're closed.
What's on at the Museum this year?

Discover the murder that shook the Middle Ages in 'Thomas Becket: murder and the making of a saint', opening this spring.
Inside the Sutton Hoo excavation

A discovery that shone new light on the 'Dark Ages', learn more about the extraordinary objects from the Anglo-Saxon ship burial.
Can we adapt to a changing climate?

Watch our final 'Arctic' event examining the effects of climate change and the importance of adaptation for our future.

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