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Exhibitions and events

17 events

Empty view of the Japanese gallery.

The way of tea . Free .

Discover the history of tea drinking and gathering in Japan in this free demonstration of a Japanese tea ceremony.

27 Jan 2023

Mask made of cedro wood and covered in turquoise mosaic with scattered turquoise cabochons.

Family activity

Making masks: Aztecs . Free .

Design a mosaic mask inspired by the Aztec gods in this free, drop-in event.

28 Jan 2023 - 18 Mar 2023

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

An SDDC Teacher in the Samsung Digital Discovery Centre holding a tablet.

Family activity

Masterpieces in Minecraft: Rome . Free .

Explore Roman history through Minecraft in this free, drop-in event.

4 Feb 2023 - 4 Mar 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

Wooden inner-coffin of Henutmehyt with gilt and glass decoration

Family activity

Making masks: ancient Egypt . Free .

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

16 Feb 2023 - 17 Feb 2023

An SDDC Teacher in the Samsung Digital Discovery Centre holding a tablet.

Family activity

Masterpieces in Minecraft: ancient Egypt . Free .

Explore ancient Egyptian history through Minecraft in this free, drop-in event.

16 Feb 2023 - 17 Feb 2023

Colourful painted hieroglyphs on a white background.

Festivals & special events / Family activity

Festival of Hieroglyphs: unlocking ancient Egypt . Free .

This February half-term, come and explore ancient Egypt through a range of activities such as crafts and storytelling.

16 Feb 2023 - 17 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

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

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

Family activity

Impossible images: Japan . Free .

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

11 Mar 2023