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Exhibitions and events

19 events

Visitor looking at reliefs in the Parthenon gallery.

Gallery talks & tours

£33
8 Jun 2023–29 Jul 2023

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to the ancient Greek world
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Embark on a guided journey through the ancient Greek world; from the rise of the Greek city states to the empire of Alexander the Great.

Bust of Pharaoh in the Egyptian sculpture gallery, lit up.

Gallery talks & tours

£33
9 Jun 2023–29 Jul 2023

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to ancient Egypt
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Discover the fascinating history of ancient Egypt and see statues of kings and gods, the Rosetta Stone and more in this special guided tour

Small groups of children and adults looking in display cases in the Enlightenment gallery.

Gallery talks & tours

£33
9 Jun 2023–29 Jul 2023

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to the British Museum
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Explore the oldest room in the Museum in this special guided tour before the galleries open to the public.

A tour group looking at lintel carvings in the Mexico gallery.

Gallery talks & tours

£14
9 Jun 2023–30 Jul 2023

Around the world in 90 minutes tour
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Go on a journey of discovery around the galleries and get closer to some of the most famous objects in the collection.

Empty view of the Japanese gallery.

9 Jun 2023–28 Jul 2023

The way of tea
. Free .

Discover the history of tea drinking and gathering in Japan in this free demonstration of a Japanese tea ceremony.

Two visitors looking up at mummies standing in a case.

Gallery talks & tours

£33
10 Jun 2023–30 Jul 2023

Out-of-hours tour: life and death in ancient Egypt
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Discover what tombs and burial goods tell us about the lives of ancient Egyptian people in this exclusive guided tour.

View of the Sir Joseph Hotung Gallery of China and South Asia, Room 33.

Gallery talks & tours

£33
10 Jun 2023–29 Jul 2023

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to China
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Journey through the extraordinary cultures of China in this special guided tour.

A group looking at sculptures on display in a gallery.

Gallery talks & tours

11 Jun 2023–23 Jun 2023

Desire, love, identity – an LGBTQ tour of the British Museum
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Explore a fascinating selection of objects with LGBTQ connections, from the ancient world to the present day, on our volunteer-led tour.

Decorative foldable fan with a white background and colourful floral decoration and an outdoor scene.

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

£35 (Members)
13 Jun 2023–12 Sep 2023

Members' tour of China's hidden century
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Join us for a Member's exclusive private curator-led tour of China's hidden century.

Close-up view of the external walls of the Round Reading Room with glass roof above.

Gallery talks & tours

13 Jun 2023–25 Jul 2023

Spotlight: the Round Reading Room
. Sold out .

Learn about this historic space at the heart of the British Museum, in the magnificent Great Court.

On the left, a limestone head of a male statue with curly hair and beard and a wreath of leaves on his head. On the right, a marble portrait of an ageing man with curling beard and moustache.

Members' conference / Members' exclusive

£75 (Members)
17 Jun 2023

Great civilisations: Greece and Persia
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Members are invited to this exclusive day-long conference, featuring talks by leading experts on the ancient Greek and Persian worlds.

Selection of gold, silver and glass tableware, including dishes and drinking vessels.

Lectures & discussions / Study days & courses

£35
18 Jun 2023

Gold, silver and glass from the Middle East to the Eurasian steppe
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In this one-day international conference, scientific research will be used to throw new light on the luxury materials of antiquity.