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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 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.

Bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River, Bagan, Myanmar.

Online events / Lectures & discussions

14 Dec 2023

Ancient Myanmar
. Online event .

This discussion reflects on the diverse art and material culture of ancient Myanmar as explored in the new exhibition 'Burma to Myanmar'.

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.

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

Family activity

6 Jan 2024 – 27 Jan 2024

Impossible images
. Free .

Come to the Museum and create a 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

20 Jan 2024 – 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.

Front and back sides of a piece of heavily worn parchment, arranged side by side as to appear mirrored, fully inscribed with lines of written text.

Online events / Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

31 Jan 2024

Conserving Coptic spells
. Online event .

Explore the magical formulas found in the Hay manuscripts with Senior Conservator Barbara Wills.

Join the discussion

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

Family activity

12 Feb 2024 – 24 Feb 2024

Impossible images: Roman army
. Free .

Dress for battle and create an ancient Roman-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

16 Feb 2024 – 2 Mar 2024

Making mosaics: Rome
. Free .

Explore colourful Roman mosaics and design a magnificent mosaic inspired by objects from the Museum in this free, drop-in event.