Free A Scot in St Ives: works by Wilhelmina Barns-Graham . Free . Explore the work of a leading member of the 'St Ives School' of artists, who blazed a trail in British art from the 1940s–60s. Find out more about A Scot in St Ives: works by Wilhelmina Barns-Graham
Book now Legion: life in the Roman army . Book now . From family life on the fort to the brutality of the battlefield, experience Rome's war machine through the people who knew it best. Find out more about Legion: life in the Roman army
Book now Michelangelo: the last decades . Book now . This major exhibition looks at the remarkable energy and creativity Michelangelo brought to the last 30 years of his life. Find out more about Michelangelo: the last decades
Reopens July 2024 Admonitions of the instructress to the court ladies . Reopens July 2024 . A masterpiece of early Chinese figure painting, from the fifth to seventh century AD, displayed annually at the British Museum. Find out more about Admonitions of the instructress to the court ladies
Accessible event £5 19 Apr 2024 – 31 May 2024 Book now Audio-described tour of Legion: life in the Roman army . Book now . Join former field archaeologist and Museum guide Rosie Fuller for an audio-described tour of the 'Legion' exhibition. Book now
Accessible event £5 3 May 2024 – 7 Jun 2024 Book now Deaf-led BSL tour of Michelangelo: the last decades . Book now . Join Edward Richards for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of the 'Michelangelo: the last decades' exhibition. Book now
Accessible event £5 24 May 2024 Book now Deaf-led BSL tour of Legion: life in the Roman army . Book now . Join Alan Murray for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of the Legion exhibition and explore life in settled Roman military communities. Book now
Accessible event / Family activity 1 Jun 2024 Book now Exploring Clocks and watches . Book now . This event is designed to be more accessible for children and adults who are autistic, learning disabled, or have mental health conditions. Book now
Sleepover 8 Jun 2024 – 9 Jun 2024 Sold out British Museum sleepover: Awesome ancient Rome . Sold out . Experience the Museum after dark and discover a world of evil emperors, ferocious fighters and magical myths. Sold out