Demonstration 9 Jun 2023–28 Jul 2023 Free The way of tea . Free . Discover the history of tea drinking and gathering in Japan in this free demonstration of a Japanese tea ceremony. Find out more about The way of tea
Online events / Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive £16 (Members) 12 Jun 2023 Book now Ramesses the Great: Egypt's king of kings . Book now . Join acclaimed Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson to explore the life, dramatic reign and enduring legacy of the pharaoh Ramesses the Great. Book Ramesses the Great: Egypt's king of kings now
Accessible event 15 Jun 2023 Book now Audio-described tour of China’s hidden century exhibition . Book now . VocalEyes' Timna Fibert leads this audio-described event, which provides evocative visual descriptions with a guided tour of the exhibition. Book now
Lectures & discussions 16 Jun 2023 Book now Persian and Greek arts in the world of the Scythian warriors of Asia . Book now . Join archaeologist and Central Asia specialist Henri-Paul Francfort as he explores the art of the Oriental steppe of Eurasia. Book now
Lectures & discussions / Study days & courses £35 18 Jun 2023 Book now Gold, silver and glass from the Middle East to the Eurasian steppe . Book now . In this one-day international conference, scientific research will be used to throw new light on the luxury materials of antiquity. Book now
Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive 19 Jun 2023–2 Oct 2023 Book now Literary season: historical fiction . Book now . From Pompeii's streets to medieval French battlefields, explore the world of historical fiction in our first Members Literary season. Book Literary season: historical fiction now
Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive 19 Jun 2023 Book now Philippa Gregory in conversation with Gareth Russell . Book now . Gain insight into the bestselling author's latest novel in her spellbinding Fairmile series, which reimagines the tumultuous Stuart period. Book Philippa Gregory in conversation with Gareth Russell now
Lectures & discussions £8 23 Jun 2023 Book now The Gold of Thrace: the Panagyurishte Treasure . Book now . Join us for a talk on the extraordinary Panagyurishte Treasure from Bulgaria, found in its namesake town by three brothers in 1949. Book now
Accessible event / Family activity 1 Jul 2023 Book now Relaxed early morning event . Book now . Explore the galleries and take part in sensory-based activities including object-handling and arts and crafts. Book now
Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive £16 (Members) 3 Jul 2023 Book now Lost cities of the Mediterranean . Book now . Join historian Katherine Pangonis to explore the fate of five of the Mediterranean's most fascinating – and often overlooked – cities. Book now
Lectures & discussions / Study days & courses 8 Jul 2023 Book now Medicine in ancient Iraq: healthcare fit for a king . Book now . Newly reconstructed texts reveal secrets from the Library of Ashurbanipal. In this study day, expert speakers share new knowledge. Book now
Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive 10 Jul 2023 Book now Mary Beard and Charlotte Higgins in conversation . Book now . Join acclaimed classicist Mary Beard and the Guardian's chief culture writer Charlotte Higgins to explore the reimagining of ancient myths. Book Mary Beard and Charlotte Higgins in conversation now
