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
News / 12 July 2019 Creating inspiring national partnerships Hartwig Fischer on his visit to some of the Museum's National Partners and how the Museum collaborates with institutions around the UK. Read more
Exhibitions and events / 18 June 2019 The myth of the Trojan War There's much more to the ancient myth of Troy than the Trojan War, the wooden horse, and Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world. Read more
Exhibitions and events / 18 June 2019 The search for the lost city of Troy The myth of the Trojan War has captivated people for thousands of years. But did the city where this famed conflict took place really exist? Read more
Exhibitions and events / 3 June 2019 8 manga genres you need to know Nicole Rousmaniere explores eight different genres of manga, from boys’ love to adventure and explains why there’s a manga for everyone. Read more
Exhibitions and events / 31 May 2019 Reimagining a Tahitian mourning costume Discover how conservators, curators and scientists took on the challenge of preparing an imposing garment for display and preservation. Read more
Exhibitions and events / 10 May 2019 Hokusai: the father of manga? Tim Clark discusses the origins of manga, and debates whether Hokusai could actually be said to be the father of modern day manga... Read more
Exhibitions and events / 7 May 2019 The World Exists To Be Put On A Postcard Highlights from artists' postcards gifted to the Museum by the novelist and former art dealer Jeremy Cooper. Read more
Objects in focus / 20 March 2019 Late bloomer: the exquisite craft of Mary Delany Take a look at the life and work of Mary Delany, who at age 72 began producing a series of 985 extraordinarily detailed floral collages. Read more
Exhibitions and events / 5 March 2019 10 things you may not know about The Scream It is art's most haunting and iconic face. A universal symbol of anxiety. Discover the fascinating story behind Edvard Munch's The Scream... Read more
Objects in focus / 14 February 2019 Love around the world Love is everywhere on Valentine's Day and the Museum is no exception. Join us on a tour of love stories from across the globe. Read more
Exhibitions and events / 1 February 2019 Sparking the imagination: the rediscovery of Assyria's great lost city Nineveh was one of the most important cities of the ancient world. Carine Harmand explores the quest to locate and unearth this city. Read more
Exhibitions and events / 28 January 2019 An introduction to Manga What exactly is Manga, when did it originate and how do you read it? Exhibition Curator Nicole Rousmaniere tells you what you need to know. Read more
