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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.

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.

Bust of Ramesses the Great in Room 4

Online events / Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

£16 (Members)
12 Jun 2023

Ramesses the Great: Egypt's king of kings
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Join acclaimed Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson to explore the life, dramatic reign and enduring legacy of the pharaoh Ramesses the Great.

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 of conservator performing careful cleaning of a straw raincoat.

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

£35 (Members)
28 Jun 2023

Members' Conservation tour
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Gain access to the Conservation studios and discover the methods involved in treating fascinating objects made of organic materials.

Gold armlet with two dragon looking figures attached.

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

£35 (Members)
15 Jun 2023–1 Aug 2023

Members' tour of Luxury and power: Persia to Greece
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Join us for a Members' exclusive private curator-led tour of Luxury and power: Persia to Greece.

Print showing a semi-circular scene depicting soldiers attacking towns people.

Film / Members' exclusive

£28 (Members)
16 Jul 2023

Behind the screens: 300
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Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of cinema and historical discussion with a special screening of the 2006 smash hit 300.

Fragments of a clay tablet against a black background.

Online events / Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

£8 (Members)
21 Jul 2023

Assyrian medicine: healthcare fit for a king
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Explore the complaints and cures found in an ancient medical textbook with Curator Krisztián Simkó.