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A female, neck up visible, wearing a flower petal necklace, looking out. Behind her are green leaves.

Drawing attention: emerging British artists . Free .

Discover emerging talents in the field of contemporary drawing, displayed alongside highlights from the Museum's collection.

17 Mar 2022 - 28 Aug 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

Visitor looking at reliefs in the Parthenon gallery.

Gallery talks & tours

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to the ancient Greek world . Book now .

Embark on a guided journey through the ancient Greek world; from the rise of the Greek city states to the empire of Alexander the Great.

£33
19 May 2022 - 26 Jun 2022

Bust of Pharaoh in the Egyptian sculpture gallery, lit up.

Gallery talks & tours

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to ancient Egypt . Book now .

Discover the fascinating history of ancient Egypt and see statues of kings and gods, the Rosetta Stone and more in this special guided tour

£33
19 May 2022 - 18 Dec 2022

monochrome print of hands rising out of waves to hold a ship

Lectures & discussions

Museums and the construction of memory . Free .

Special guest Laurella Rinçon joins playwright Bonnie Greer and British Museum Director Hartwig Fischer for an in-person conversation.

20 May 2022

Small groups of children and adults looking in display cases in the Enlightenment gallery.

Gallery talks & tours

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to the British Museum . Book now .

Explore the oldest room in the Museum in this special guided tour before the galleries open to the public.

£33
21 May 2022 - 17 Dec 2022

Two visitors looking up at mummies standing in a case.

Gallery talks & tours

Out-of-hours tour: life and death in ancient Egypt . Book now .

Discover what tombs and burial goods tell us about the lives of ancient Egyptian people in this exclusive guided tour.

£33
21 May 2022 - 18 Dec 2022

View of the Sir Joseph Hotung Gallery of China and South Asia, Room 33.

Gallery talks & tours

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to China . Book now .

Journey through the extraordinary cultures of China in this special guided tour.

£33
21 May 2022 - 17 Dec 2022

Worked red deer antler headress made from the skull of a large stag

Members' exclusive

Members' early morning view | The world of Stonehenge . Book now .

Members can book exclusive access to visit our special exhibition about this awe-inspiring ancient stone circle.

21 May 2022

Tiare Wahine figurine.

Members' exclusive

Members' early morning viewing | Feminine power: the divine to the demonic . Book now .

Members can book exclusive access to visit our exhibition about the profound influence of female spiritual beings within global religion.

21 May 2022 - 22 May 2022

Colourful figure with Mami Wata in the middle with a snake entwined in arms, flanked by two other female figures

Members' exclusive

Members' late night viewing | Feminine power: the divine to the demonic . Book now .

Members can book exclusive access to visit our exhibition about the profound influence of female spiritual beings within global religion.

23 May 2022

Gold D-shaped pendant decorated with engraved geometric designs.

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

Members' tour of The world of Stonehenge . Sold out .

Discover the secrets of Stonehenge on this Members' exclusive curator-led tour – held before the Museum opens to the public.

£35 (Members)
24 May 2022