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Bonnie Greer: what we have saved from the fire

Former British Museum Trustee Bonnie Greer explores ideas of trauma and reclamation, and how we need to use the past to build our future.
Take a virtual gallery tour

Explore the Museum's galleries from home and get close to the collection, using Google Street View.
Vikings Live

Watch the film to explore an exciting world of warriors, seafarers and conquerors and see the 2014 BP exhibition 'Vikings: life and legend'.
Virtual visit: London landmarks

Dreaming of a day out? Join us for a whistle-stop tour of nine iconic London sights in the prints and drawings collections.

Stay connected

Read a message from our Director, Hartwig Fischer and find out other ways you can experience the Museum from home.

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