Exhibitions and events / 6 March 2024 Women to the front Men may have done the fighting, but Legion shows that a picture of Roman military life without women is just wrong, says Mary Beard. Read more
Exhibitions and events / 26 February 2024 Introduction to 'Michelangelo: the last decades' Discover the extraordinary dynamism of Michelangelo's work in the final 30 years of his life with exhibition curator, Sarah Vowles. Read more
Exhibitions and events / 1 February 2024 What a relief! Revealing Roman craftsmanship Conservator Kathryn Oliver reveals how lasers can put us in touch with Roman makers' marks – uncovering detail of a turning point in battle. Read more
Exhibitions and events / 30 January 2024 Pythons, porcelain and power: an artist's fascination with snakes Artist Soe Yu Nwe discusses the symbolism of snakes in Burmese culture and how these traditions influence her work. Read more
Exhibitions and events / 16 January 2024 The dye detective: unravelling Myanmar's history Discover how a single thread of a Burmese textile reveals richly woven cultures, and the warp and weft of global history. Read more
Exhibitions and events / 4 January 2024 Food, family and heritage: the Rangoon Sisters The Rangoon Sisters discuss the role food has played in connecting them with their Burmese heritage. 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
Exhibitions and events / 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
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
Exhibitions and events / 18 July 2023 Burma to Myanmar: 1,500 years of connection and isolation A story of trade, faith and empire at the crossroads of Southeast Asia. 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