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Table with bowls filled with toy food, salt and pepper shakers, a painting and phone

Family activity

Little Feet: visit the ancient Egyptian market . Free .

Come and enjoy an ancient Egyptian shopping trip with your child.

6 Feb 2023

Close up of hieroglyphs inscribed into stone.

Study days & courses

Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs: continuation course . Book now .

Deepen your knowledge of Egyptian hieroglyphs in this follow-on course with City Lit, held here at the Museum.

£129
10 Feb 2023 - 3 Mar 2023

A large play mattered covered with toys and colourful materials

Family activity

Little Feet: play with colour . Free .

Play and explore with colours, shapes and textures in this drop-in Little Feet play and make session.

2 Mar 2023

Two young people in the British Museum at night.

Young Friends Sleepover: ancient worlds . Sold out .

Experience the Museum after dark and discover more about four awesome ancient worlds through crafts, workshops and storytelling.

£45 (Members)
4 Mar 2023 - 5 Mar 2023

An event taking place in the Great Court at the Museum

Study days & courses

Building an inclusive learning programme in museums . Book now .

Join the Museum's schools team and experts to explore how to create, build and advocate for an inclusive learning experience.

£30
10 Mar 2023

Child and parent playing a large game of snakes and ladders on the floor.

Family activity

Little Feet: play games . Free .

Join Little Feet for a giant game of snakes and ladders, learn Senet, an ancient Egyptian game, plus more fun for all ages to enjoy.

24 Mar 2023

Brown teddy bear and a few children's books in a basket.

Family activity

Little Feet: enjoy books . Free .

Join the teddies to celebrate the joy of books, in this free event for under 5s.

27 Apr 2023

3. A carved wooden stool with upturned sides to the seat, inlaid with intricate silver decoration.

Study days & courses

Teaching African and African diaspora history . Book now .

Join the Museum's Schools team, curators and experts to build knowledge and share best practice through talks, workshops and performances.

£30
28 Apr 2023

Two teddies at a party surrounded by plastic food and gold and silver dishes

Family activity

Little Feet: party like a Persian . Free .

Help the Little Feet teddies prepare for a special celebration at the Persian king's palace, in this free event for under 5s.

25 May 2023