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Beatrix Potter and 'The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies'

Step into spring and explore the life and work of this great writer and artist, including details of a Museum visit in 1903.
Explore China

The Museum's collection from China comprises around 23,000 objects, spanning the Neolithic age to now. Take a virtual tour of the galleries.
Take a virtual gallery tour

Explore the Museum's galleries from home and get closer to the collection, using Google Street View.
Love and desire in the collection

Discover stories, objects and videos about gender diversity and love through the ages.

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