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A drawing of two apples on a branch, surrounded by deep green leaves

The genius of nature: botanical drawings by Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues
. Free .

Revel in the beauty of nature at this display of works by Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues – one of the most gifted botanical artists of his age.

Dark red ants gather in a cluster on a peach-coloured background.

Ed Ruscha: roads and insects
. Free .

From life-sized depictions of insects to rusting road signs and the stretching highway, discover the work of the American artist Ed Ruscha.

A scene of shepherds and animals, and a woman on a horse, depicted in red-brown oil paint.

Superb line: prints and drawings from Genoa 1500–1800
. Free .

Showing prints and drawings from Genoa's golden age, this display spotlights an artistic powerhouse that rivalled Venice, Florence and Rome.

An abstract artwork with three vertical streaks of blue oil pastel against a yellow wash, with rust-red and pencil markings.

Gesture and line: four post-war German and Austrian artists
. Free .

Explore the work of four artists who spearheaded the practice of drawing in Germany and Austria's post-war years.

Three figures and upon an ancient scroll.

Reopens July 2024

Admonitions of the instructress to the court ladies
. Reopens July 2024 .

A masterpiece of early Chinese figure painting, from the fifth to seventh century AD, displayed annually at the British Museum.

Visitor looking at reliefs in the Parthenon gallery.

Gallery talks & tours

£33
30 Nov 2023 – 31 Mar 2024

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.

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

Gallery talks & tours

£33
30 Nov 2023 – 31 Mar 2024

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to ancient Egypt
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Discover the fascinating history of ancient Egypt and see statues of kings and gods, the Rosetta Stone and more in this special guided tour

A hand with fingertips that are painted black with henna and fingernails painted a deep red. The hand holds two intricate silver chains, which incorporates flower and diamond-shaped designs.

Online events / Lectures & discussions

30 Nov 2023

Making their mark: women silversmiths from Oman
. Online event .

Join the international research team behind the display as they discuss this ongoing, all-women research project.

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

Gallery talks & tours

£33
1 Dec 2023 – 30 Mar 2024

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.

Two visitors looking up at mummies standing in a case.

Gallery talks & tours

£33
2 Dec 2023 – 30 Mar 2024

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.

A group looking at sculptures on display in a gallery.

Gallery talks & tours

2 Dec 2023 – 16 Dec 2023

Desire, love, identity – an LGBTQ tour of the British Museum
. Book now .

Explore a fascinating selection of objects with LGBTQ connections, from the ancient world to the present day, on our volunteer-led tour.

A map showing colourful mountains, a large expanse of red and of yellow, separated by a winding road or river.

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

£35 (Members)
5 Dec 2023 – 6 Feb 2024

Members' tour of Burma to Myanmar
. Book now .

Join us for a private curator-led tour of the exhibition 'Burma to Myanmar'.