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A photographic collage depicting a young boy playing hide and seek in a contemporary Coptic cemetery superimposed with ancient Egyptian funerary structures and ornaments.

Online events / Lectures & discussions

Ancient Egypt and modern identities . Book now .

Presenter Mary-Ann Ochota chairs a discussion on Egyptian cultural heritage, its breadth and place in the life of people in Egypt.

2 Feb 2023

Table with bowls filled with toy food, salt and pepper shakers, a painting and phone

Family activity

Little Feet: visit the ancient Egyptian market . Free .

Come and enjoy an ancient Egyptian shopping trip with your child.

6 Feb 2023

Detail of bronze head of Hadrian, focusing on face. Large piece missing from hair.

Lectures & discussions

The Romans who shaped Britain . Book now .

Explore the influence of Roman emperors on the history of Roman Britain, in this lecture aimed at A-level students and teachers.

6 Feb 2023

Young boy and girl using a green screen at the British Museum.

Family activity

Impossible images: ancient Egypt . Free .

Create an Egyptian-themed family photo with a little green screen magic in this free, drop-in event.

11 Feb 2023 - 18 Feb 2023

A mask made from wood featuring a face made from gold.

Family activity

Making masks: Japan . Free .

Design a mask inspired by objects from Japan in this free, drop-in event.

25 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

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

Brown teddy bear and a few children's books in a basket.

Family activity

Little Feet: enjoy books . Free .

Join the teddies to celebrate the joy of books, in this free event for under 5s.

27 Apr 2023

Two teddies at a party surrounded by plastic food and gold and silver dishes

Family activity

Little Feet: party like a Persian . Free .

Help the Little Feet teddies prepare for a special celebration at the Persian king's palace, in this free event for under 5s.

25 May 2023