Blog / 6 October 2022 Eureka! Finding the key to ancient Egypt Curator Ilona Regulski takes a closer look at the breakthrough moment that changed our understanding of ancient history for ever. Read more
Blog / 21 October 2022 A Confluence of Stories Collection Manager Imran Javed introduces a display which explores identity, language and collective memory to tell a very personal story. Read more
Blog / 20 September 2022 Feminine power: Welcoming a new Goddess Kali icon Members of the London Durgastov Committee explain the importance of having a new Goddess Kali icon during our exhibition Feminine Power. Read more
Blog / 15 September 2022 Queen Elizabeth II and the British Museum We take a look back at some of The Queen's 15 visits to the British Museum during her reign and find out what Her Majesty did at the Museum. Read more
Blog / 30 August 2022 Caring for the only known full kākāpō feather cloak in the world A unique example of a Māori cloak or kahu kākāpō (‘cloak of kākāpō feathers’) has been preserved for future generations to enjoy. Read more
Blog / 24 August 2022 Conserving Beirut's shattered glass Discover how an international partnership helped restore eight ancient glass vessels after their destruction in the 2020 Beirut explosion. Read more
Blog / 22 August 2022 Emerging artist Jake Grewal on the importance of drawing As the exhibition Drawing attention closes, Curator Isabel Seligman speaks to artist Jake Grewal on what drawing means to him. Read more
Blog / 22 August 2022 Creation narratives and Feminine power Lucy Dahlsen presents tales from world cultures highlighting feminine beings have played a pivotal role in a host of creation stories. Read more
Blog / 9 August 2022 A pagan perspective on Feminine power: the divine to the demonic The community consultants who contributed to the development of the Feminine power exhibition respond to an object that relates to them. Read more
Blog / 30 June 2022 The art of Seahenge Archaeologist and artist Rose Ferraby was commissioned to create an artwork about Seahenge for The world of Stonehenge exhibition. Read more
Blog / 15 June 2022 Here comes the sun! Stonehenge and the summer solstice Dr Susan Greaney takes a look at Stonehenge and how the summer solstice has been celebrated at the famous monument. Read more
Blog / 31 May 2022 A decade of 'Skills for the Future' traineeships Previous trainees share their experiences of being part of a training programme for young people, and how it's helped them in their careers. Read more
Blog / 28 April 2022 Introduction to Goddess | Children’s book celebrating Feminine power Goddess is a beautifully illustrated empowering children’s book that accompanies Feminine power: the divine and the demonic. Read now
