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An ancient light brown lintel with Egyptian hieroglyphs on it, including bird figures, a human face and a lion.

Members' exclusive

Members' late night viewing of Hieroglyphs: unlocking ancient Egypt . Members free .

As a Member, gain exclusive access to our exhibition about the ground-breaking decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs.

13 Feb 2023

An ancient light brown lintel with Egyptian hieroglyphs on it, including bird figures, a human face and a lion.

Members' exclusive

Members' early morning viewing of Hieroglyphs: unlocking ancient Egypt . Members free .

As a Member, gain exclusive access to our exhibition about the ground-breaking decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs.

18 Feb 2023

A colour lithograph showing the view of the British Museum from Great Russell Street.

Lectures & discussions

Et in Arcadia Ego? . Book now .

In this lecture for A-level students and teachers, explore the use (and abuse) of ancient Greek architecture in modern times.

27 Feb 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

Relief showing a protective spirit carrying a deer and a palm branch.

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

Torchlight tour: Assyria and the supernatural world . Sold out .

Uncover the gods, monsters and supernatural beings of the Assyrian world in this after-hours gallery tour led by torchlight.

£35 (Members)
6 Mar 2023

Limestone false door with panelled walls, featuring hieroglyphic inscriptions.

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

Torchlight tour: reading Egyptian monuments . Book now .

Guided by torchlight, discover life in ancient Egypt in this after-hours tour exploring hieroglyphs in the Egyptian sculpture gallery.

£35 (Members)
6 Mar 2023 - 14 Mar 2023

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

The Vikings: a new history . Book now .

Based on the latest archaeological evidence, join Neil Price for a remarkable reassessment of the Vikings.

£16 (Members)
13 Mar 2023

View of the China and South Asia gallery, with a figure of a gold woman with her back turned to us.

Workshop / Members' exclusive

Evening yoga . Sold out .

Find a sense of strength and calm in this invigorating vinyasa yoga session, held out-of-hours in the China and South Asia gallery.

£22 (Members)
16 Mar 2023

Close up of hammered and horizontally fluted silver horn with horned winged griffin at narrower end

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

Introducing Luxury and power: Persia to Greece . Book now .

Join Dr Jamie Fraser for a fascinating insight into the Museum's latest major exhibition.

£16 (Members)
20 Mar 2023

A group of sancai tomb figures comprising two earth spirits, two lokopala and two civil officials

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

Torchlight tour: China . Sold out .

See the collection in a whole new light in this exclusive torchlight tour of Room 33 for Members.

£35 (Members)
23 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

Page from a book showing drawing of section of the Bayeux Tapestry depicting ships arriving and Harold being arrested

Online events / Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

The Normans: beyond William the Conqueror . Book now .

Join Professor Judith A Green to explore the sensational rise and expansion of the Norman Dynasty.

£16 (Members)
27 Mar 2023