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 / 19 January 2023 Page turners: literature in ancient Egypt Discover fantastical stories and biting satires as Ilona Regulski introduces us to the varied world of ancient Egyptian literature. Read more
Exhibitions and events / 12 January 2023 An introduction to Art on paper since 1960: the Hamish Parker collection Curator Catherine Daunt highlights six works from our latest free display, celebrating around 150 works of art on paper. Read more
Blog / 21 December 2022 The children of Rashid Fatma Keshk reveals the sometimes surprising and often spot-on takes from Egyptian students on ancient Egyptian objects. Read more
Blog / 19 December 2022 Enter the intriguing world of artists’ books Curator Venetia Porter considers the history and nature of the unique medium of artists' books. Read more
Blog / 12 December 2022 Can you crack the code? Join the quest to unlock ancient Egypt by solving these hieroglyphs puzzles. Read more
Exhibitions and events / 1 December 2022 The delicious decadence of Persian sweets Food historian Tasha Marks explores the story of ancient Persian confectionery – complete with a recipe inspired by historical sources. Read more
Exhibitions and events / 4 November 2022 Celebrating Pride with the Youth Collective Hear from members of the British Museum's Youth Collective as they reflect on their latest event and consider what Pride means for them. Read more
Blog / 24 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
Exhibitions and events / 11 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
Exhibitions and events / 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
Museum stories / 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
Objects in focus / 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
