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
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
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 / 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
Exhibitions and events / 24 August 2022 Conserving Beirut's shattered glass Discover how an international partnership helped restore eight ancient glass vessels after their destruction in the 2020 Beirut explosion. Read more
Exhibitions and events / 22 August 2022 Creation narratives and Feminine power Lucy Dahlsen presents tales from world cultures highlighting feminine beings have played a pivotal role in a host of creation stories. Read more
Museum stories / 31 May 2022 A decade of 'Skills for the Future' traineeships Previous trainees share their experiences of being part of a training programme for young people, and how it's helped them in their careers. Read more
Museum stories / 18 January 2022 Researching LGBTQ connections in the South Asia collection Volunteers respond to four objects in the South Asia collection that relate to fascinating LGBTQ histories. Read more
Museum stories / 30 November 2021 Ancient healthcare fit for a king Take a closer look at the 'Nineveh Medical Encyclopaedia', a 2,600-year-old handbook describing diseases, symptoms and prescriptions. Read more
Museum stories / 7 June 2021 14 of my favourite items from the British Museum Archive Archivist Francesca Hillier reveals her favourite items from the archive, and the stories they tell about the Museum and the collection. Read more
Museum stories / 27 May 2021 Visiting the British Museum as a family There's plenty for families to do at the Museum. We've rounded up everything on offer onsite as well as our top picks for at-home fun. Read more