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Exhibitions and events

17 events

Pieces of paper laid out on the floor on top of each other.

27 Oct 2022 - 17 Sep 2023

Artists making books: poetry to politics

This intriguing new show explores the history of artists taking on the medium of books.

Black and white print showing map of Venice with chreub-like heads in clouds and boats in the water surrounding Venice.

23 Jan 2023 - 21 May 2023

Venice 1500: Jacopo de’ Barbari and the rise of printmaking

This display showcases the innovation and variety of printmaking in Venice during the High Renaissance.

A close up photograph of a silver griffin. The griffin has curled horns, a beak and gold details including its wings.

4 May 2023 - 13 Aug 2023

Luxury and power: Persia to Greece

Drawing on dazzling objects, this exhibition explores how luxury shaped the political landscape of Eurasia in the first millennium BC.

Ink and colour picture showing the head and shoulders of an elderly Chinese woman with her hair tied back. She is wearing green earings and a blue jacket decorated with gold leaves around the neck.

18 May 2023 - 8 Oct 2023

China’s hidden century

In a global first, the resilience and innovation of 19th-century China is revealed through the stories of its remarkable individuals.

Colourful digital image

Accessible event / Family activity

1 Apr 2023

Relaxed early morning event

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

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

Family activity

1 Apr 2023

Impossible images: Japan

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

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

Family activity

8 Apr 2023

Masterpieces in Minecraft: Japan

Explore Japan's history through Minecraft in this free, drop-in event.

Wooden inner-coffin of Henutmehyt with gilt and glass decoration

Family activity

13 Apr 2023

Making masks: ancient Egypt

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

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

Family activity

14 Apr 2023 - 29 Apr 2023

Impossible images: ancient Egypt

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

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

Family activity

15 Apr 2023

Masterpieces in Minecraft: Rome

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

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

Family activity

22 Apr 2023

Making masks: Aztecs

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

Brown teddy bear and a few children's books in a basket.

Family activity

27 Apr 2023

Little Feet: enjoy books

Join the teddies to celebrate the joy of books, in this free event for under 5s.