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14 events

Visitor looking at reliefs in the Parthenon gallery.

Gallery talks & tours

£33
23 Mar 2023 - 29 Jul 2023

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

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
23 Mar 2023 - 29 Jul 2023

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to ancient Egypt

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 group of sancai tomb figures comprising two earth spirits, two lokopala and two civil officials

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

£35 (Members)
23 Mar 2023

Torchlight tour: China

See the collection in a whole new light in this exclusive torchlight tour of Room 33 for Members.

A tour group looking at lintel carvings in the Mexico gallery.

Gallery talks & tours

£14
24 Mar 2023 - 30 Apr 2023

Around the world in 90 minutes tour

Go on a journey of discovery around the galleries and get closer to some of the most famous objects in the collection.

Empty view of the Japanese gallery.

24 Mar 2023 - 28 Jul 2023

The way of tea

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

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

Gallery talks & tours

£33
25 Mar 2023 - 27 May 2023

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

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
25 Mar 2023 - 30 Jul 2023

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

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

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

Gallery talks & tours

£33
25 Mar 2023 - 29 Jul 2023

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to China

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

Close-up view of the external walls of the Round Reading Room with glass roof above.

Gallery talks & tours

28 Mar 2023 - 25 Apr 2023

Spotlight: the Round Reading Room

Learn about this historic space at the heart of the British Museum, in the magnificent Great Court.

Bronze shield facing with roundel decoration and embedded studs of red class enamel.

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

£35 (Members)
29 Mar 2023

Members' tour | Metals, makers and materials in a time of iron

Journey back in time to the Iron Age in this exclusive curator-led tour of Room 50: Britain and Europe 800 BC–AD 43.

A group looking at sculptures on display in a gallery.

Gallery talks & tours

31 Mar 2023

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

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

Reliquary of gold, richly enamelled and set with rubies, pearls and sapphires.

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

£35 (Members)
4 Apr 2023 - 12 Apr 2023

Members' tour of Waddesdon Bequest

This early morning tour uncovers a fascinating picture of the development of the art market in the late 19th century.