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A six sided gold pot with engravings and a large spout and handle and pointed top.

Life in a cup: coffee culture in the Islamic world . Free .

'Life in a cup' presents a fascinating story and explores the traditions that make coffee a way of life in parts of the Islamic world.

27 Oct 2021 - 18 Sep 2022

A round blue disc with circle and crescent moon shapes on it.

The world of Stonehenge . Final weeks .

Discover more about this awe-inspiring ancient stone circle by journeying back to the time of its construction around 3000–2500 BC.

17 Feb 2022 - 17 Jul 2022

A drawing of a male and a female turned towards each other, seemingly talking, leaning on a tree in what appears to be a wood.

Printmaking in Prague: art from the court of Rudolf II . Free .

In this exhibition, learn more about printmaking in Rudolf's court in Prague during the highpoint of innovative and ambitious prints.

17 Mar 2022 - 28 Aug 2022

A female, neck up visible, wearing a flower petal necklace, looking out. Behind her are green leaves.

Drawing attention: emerging British artists . Free .

Discover emerging talents in the field of contemporary drawing, displayed alongside highlights from the Museum's collection.

17 Mar 2022 - 28 Aug 2022

Drawing of six female figures, all wearing crowns, huddled together in conversation.

The woodpecking factory: Victorian illustrations by the Brothers Dalziel . Free .

This intriguing display highlights over 50 works engraved on wood by the Brothers Dalziel firm, a Victorian wood-engraving company.

17 May 2022 - 4 Sep 2022

The figure of Lilith staring at the viewer.

Feminine power: the divine to the demonic . Book now .

Enjoy a cross-cultural look at the profound influence of female spiritual beings within global religion.

19 May 2022 - 25 Sep 2022

A coin featuring The Queen Elizabeth II.

Mary Gillick: modelling The Queen’s portrait . Free .

70 years ago, Queen Elizabeth II had her profile immortalised on British currency – explore the artist and the process behind the portrait.

2 Jun 2022 - 31 Jul 2022

An ancient light brown lintel with Egyptian hieroglyphs on it, including bird figures, a human face and a lion. There is darkness in the corners of the image but light shines illuminating the middle.

Hieroglyphs: unlocking ancient Egypt . Book now .

Experience the trials and hard work that preceded, and the revelations that followed, the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs.

13 Oct 2022 - 19 Feb 2023

Marble statues of two seated women wearing sleeveless chitons, their heads and hands missing.

Gallery talks & tours / Accessible event

Audio-described tour | Ancient Greece . Book now .

Join us for an audio-described tour of 10 fascinating objects from ancient Greece.

£7.50
8 Jul 2022

Michael Ventris.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

Michael Ventris: the man who deciphered Linear B . Book now .

Hear about the fascinating life and work of Michael Ventris, an architect who deciphered Europe's oldest readable writing, Linear B.

£16 (Members)
11 Jul 2022

Necklace strung with gold and cabochon garnet pendants, 'bulla' pendants and wire spacer beads.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

Femina: a new history of the Middle Ages . Book now .

Historian Janina Ramirez shines light on the remarkable and influential women struck out of historical records.

£16 (Members)
25 Jul 2022

Section of relief depicting a nude female figure wearing a headdress and bracelets, holding her hands to her shoulders.

Gallery talks & tours / Accessible event

Audio-described tour | Feminine power: the divine to the demonic . Book now .

Join us for an audio-described tour of the Citi exhibition Feminine power: the divine to the demonic.

£7.50
28 Jul 2022