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

Artists making books: poetry to politics
. Free .

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

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.

A black textile adorned with a colourful scene, including sitting figures surrounded by trees, a figure shooting an arrow towards the sky, and Hanuman flying through the air carrying a rock, Hanuman (possibly carrying the Mountain of Herbs or Building the Bridge to Lanka), and Hanuman talking to a sage (with two hares below).

Burma to Myanmar
. Book now .

Journeying through 1,500 years of change, this exhibition charts a story of trade, faith and empire at the crossroads of Southeast Asia.

Bronze helmet lying on the earth.

Legion: life in the Roman army
. Book now .

From family life on the fort to the brutality of the battlefield, experience Rome's war machine through the people who knew it best.

Three figures and calligraphy 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.

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

Family activity

9 Dec 2023 – 10 Feb 2024

Masterpieces in Minecraft
. Free .

Be inspired by objects from the collection and explore history through Minecraft in this free, drop-in event.

Relief showing a protective spirit carrying a deer and a palm branch.

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

11 Dec 2023

Torchlight tour: Assyria and the supernatural world
. Sold out .

Uncover the gods, monsters and supernatural beings of the Assyrian world in this after-hours gallery tour led by torchlight.

Limestone false door with panelled walls, featuring hieroglyphic inscriptions.

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

£35 (Members)
11 Dec 2023

Torchlight tour: reading Egyptian monuments
. Sold out .

Guided by torchlight, discover life in ancient Egypt in this after-hours tour exploring hieroglyphs in the Egyptian sculpture gallery.

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

Family activity

16 Dec 2023 – 3 Feb 2024

Making masks
. Free .

Bring your family on a journey to design a magnificent mask inspired by objects from the Museum in this free, drop-in event.