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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 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

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

A dark brown bronze statue of Lilith with piercing green eyes.

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

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 .

Glimpse into the hidden world of ancient Egypt, through the discovery of the Rosetta Stone which provided the key to decoding hieroglyphs.

13 Oct 2022 - 19 Feb 2023

Three dancers wearing green jumpsuits huddled together on the floor of a street.

Festivals & special events / Performance

My muses take care of me . Free .

Enjoy an arresting, poetic performance by female and non-binary dancers and musicians in the spaces of the Museum.

18 Aug 2022 - 20 Aug 2022

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

Gallery talks & tours / Accessible event

Deaf-led British Sign Language tour | Ancient Greece . Book now .

Journey through 400 years of history in this tour of the Museum's many ancient Greek galleries.

£7.50
27 Aug 2022

Inside an old building in Pompeii with peeling terracotta red wall decoration and a large, square-shaped basin in the middle.

Lectures & discussions

Slaves and freedmen in Pompeii: new discoveries | Dr Gabriel Zuchtriegel . Book now .

Uncover the lives of Pompeii's least powerful in this talk by the Director General of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii.

1 Sep 2022

A performer holding a fan in the Great Court in front of a crowd.

Festivals & special events / Family activity

Celebrating Chuseok 추석맞이 축제 . Free .

Explore a day of talks, workshops, performances and more celebrating Chuseok, the Korean harvest moon festival.

10 Sep 2022

Chisato Minamimura posing with her hand by her head.

Accessible event / Performance

Sumida River in Sign Language . Book now .

Drama and comedy collide in this creative reimagining of a 650-year-old Japanese play by Deaf performers.

£15
22 Sep 2022