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Exhibitions and events

12 events

Detail of fragment of a relief showing archers shooting at a town.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

The life and death of ancient cities . Book now .

The history of cities is a tale of triumph and tragedy – join Greg Woolf to explore ancient sites from the Bronze Age to Middle Ages.

£16 (Members)
30 Jan 2023

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

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

Section of manuscript drawing showing Tower of London with the Duke seated within, the River Thames in the background.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

Medieval manuscripts: hidden stories . Book now .

Join Christopher de Hamel to explore stories of the extraordinary people who spent their lives among illuminated manuscripts.

£16 (Members)
6 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

Two young people in the British Museum at night.

Family activity / Sleepover

Public sleepover: ancient worlds . Sold out .

Experience the Museum after dark and discover more about four awesome ancient worlds through crafts, workshops and storytelling.

£60
4 Mar 2023 - 5 Mar 2023

Two young people in the British Museum at night.

Young Friends Sleepover: ancient worlds . Sold out .

Experience the Museum after dark and discover more about four awesome ancient worlds through crafts, workshops and storytelling.

£45 (Members)
4 Mar 2023 - 5 Mar 2023

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

The Vikings: a new history . Book now .

Based on the latest archaeological evidence, join Neil Price for a remarkable reassessment of the Vikings.

£16 (Members)
13 Mar 2023

View of the China and South Asia gallery, with a figure of a gold woman with her back turned to us.

Workshop / Members' exclusive

Evening yoga . Sold out .

Find a sense of strength and calm in this invigorating vinyasa yoga session, held out-of-hours in the China and South Asia gallery.

£22 (Members)
16 Mar 2023

Close up of hammered and horizontally fluted silver horn with horned winged griffin at narrower end

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

Introducing Luxury and power: Persia to Greece . Book now .

Join Dr Jamie Fraser for a fascinating insight into the Museum's latest major exhibition.

£16 (Members)
20 Mar 2023

Page from a book showing drawing of section of the Bayeux Tapestry depicting ships arriving and Harold being arrested

Online events / Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

The Normans: beyond William the Conqueror . Book now .

Join Professor Judith A Green to explore the sensational rise and expansion of the Norman Dynasty.

£16 (Members)
27 Mar 2023

Colourful digital image

Accessible event / Family activity

Relaxed early morning event . Free .

Explore the galleries and take part in sensory-based activities including object-handling and arts and crafts.

1 Apr 2023