Museum stories / 2 October 2024 One of a kind: the Hirayama Conservation Studio Step inside the Hirayama Studio as it celebrates 30 years conserving East Asian masterpieces on paper and silk in a unique space.
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
Blog / 5 January 2024 How to make an Iron Age shield (out of bark) The Enderby Shield is a rare shield made 2,300 years ago from bark. With ancient skills and specialist knowledge, could we make our own? 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
Blog / 15 December 2023 You've got it! Cracking puzzles for all Sharpen your code-cracking skills with these puzzles from The British Museum Puzzle Book and discover new perspectives on the collection. Read more
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
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
