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7 events

Woman and toddler sitting on the floor playing with a reflective silver ball and bowl
Family activity
  • 2 Oct 2023
Free

Little Feet: visit the Qing Court
. Free .

Join the Little Feet special visit to China's Qing court – a luxurious and lively place to be.
Find out more
An SDDC Teacher in the Samsung Digital Discovery Centre holding a tablet.
Family activity
  • 7 Oct 2023 – 26 Oct 2023
Free

Masterpieces in Minecraft: Rome
. Free .

Explore Roman history through Minecraft in this free, drop-in event.
Find out more about Masterpieces in Minecraft: Rome
Busy scene of a conference room floor in the middle of an event with various banners and tables set around the edges of the room promoting archaeology-related courses and universities. People can be seen talking amongst each other while carrying backpacks and tote bags and in the middle of the room is a small seating area where a few people can be seen resting.
Festivals & special events / Study days & courses
  • 7 Oct 2023
Free

University Archaeology Day 2023
. Free .

Explore a future in the past at our free annual university taster day featuring university departments, professional bodies and employers.
Book now
Mask made of cedro wood and covered in turquoise mosaic with scattered turquoise cabochons.
Family activity
  • 14 Oct 2023 – 28 Oct 2023
Free

Making masks: Aztecs
. Free .

Design a mosaic mask inspired by the Aztec gods in this free, drop-in event.
Find out more about Making masks: Aztecs
Young boy and girl using a green screen at the British Museum.
Family activity
  • 21 Oct 2023
Free

Impossible images: Japan
. Free .

Create a Japan-themed family photo with a little green-screen magic in this free, drop-in event.
Find out more about Impossible images: Japan
The word "Celebrate!" is spelled out in large white hand-written letters which descend diagonally across a red background - the letters are surrounded by small illustrated figures dressed in festival outfits from around the world, engaging in various celebratory activities such as dancing and playing instruments.
Family activity
  • 23 Oct 2023
Free

Celebrate! book launch
. Free .

Join us for our book launch for 'Celebrate!' which explores festivals from around the world – and how they bring us together.
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Three teddy bears resting against a wall behind a small disco lamp which casts colourful light effects across the scene.
Family activity
  • 24 Nov 2023
Free

Little Feet: light up the day
. Free .

Join the Little Feet teddies and celebrate all the wonderful Museum objects connected to light.
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