Museum stories / 24 November 2023 History's most famous pot: the Meidias hydria As the 'Meidias hydria' leaves London for the first time in 250 years, we trace the story of the life of this exceptional ancient Greek pot. Read more
Exhibitions and events / 1 November 2023 An abundance of riches: Myanmar's many landscapes Join us on a journey from the snow-capped mountains of the north to the tropical rainforests of the south. Read more
Exhibitions and events / 18 October 2023 Introduction to Legion: life in the Roman army Most stories of the Roman empire describe the history of powerful men. Legion focuses on the lives of ordinary soldiers. Read more
Blog / 17 October 2023 What's on at the British Museum in 2023/24? Look forward to special exhibitions about life in the Roman army, Michelangelo's last decades and 1,500 years of Burma to Myanmar. Read more
Museum stories / 29 September 2023 Black British History This Black History Month, we explore the lives of members of the African diaspora who lived and worked in Britain, from the 1500s to today. Read more
Blog / 13 September 2023 Conserving a Burmese offering vessel Follow Conservation intern Maxim as he prepares a spectacular metre-high offering vessel for our latest exhibition. Read more
Blog / 25 August 2023 New acquisitions: Richard Hunt and Emma Amos Catherine Daunt explores the art of Richard Hunt and Emma Amos, featured in our display 'New acquisitions: Paul Brill to Wendy Red Star'.
Exhibitions and events / 1 August 2023 All that glitters is not gold – emulating luxury in the ancient Greek world Discover how ancient Greeks aspired to luxurious objects but couldn’t always afford the finest materials… Read more
Blog / 18 July 2023 Burma to Myanmar: 1500 years of connection and isolation A story of trade, faith and empire at the crossroads of Southeast Asia. Read more
Blog / 29 June 2023 Glorious glass – worth more than gold? Explore the mysterious origins of glass and how it earned its place as a marker of status and luxury. Read more
Museum stories / 21 June 2023 A great artist on migration and refugees – the creation of Issam Kourbaj’s 'Precarious Passage' This Refugee Week, Director Hartwig Fischer contemplates artist Issam Kourbaj's new work 'Precarious Passage', now on display in Room 2. Read more
Exhibitions and events / 18 May 2023 Fashion and photography – bringing 19th-century China to life From an Empress to a soldier, discover how the remarkable individuals of 19th-century China are brought to life by costumes and photography. Read more
Exhibitions and events / 17 May 2023 China's talismanic tigers Discover why and how tigers were used as symbols of bravery in traditional Chinese culture. Read more