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A drawing of a male and a female turned towards each other, seemingly talking, leaning on a tree in what appears to be a wood.

Printmaking in Prague: art from the court of Rudolf II . Free .

In this exhibition, learn more about printmaking in Rudolf's court in Prague during the highpoint of innovative and ambitious prints.

17 Mar 2022 - 28 Aug 2022

A female, neck up visible, wearing a flower petal necklace, looking out. Behind her are green leaves.

Drawing attention: emerging British artists . Free .

Discover emerging talents in the field of contemporary drawing, displayed alongside highlights from the Museum's collection.

17 Mar 2022 - 28 Aug 2022

Visitor looking at reliefs in the Parthenon gallery.

Gallery talks & tours

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.

£33
7 Jul 2022 - 17 Dec 2022

Marble statues of two seated women wearing sleeveless chitons, their heads and hands missing.

Gallery talks & tours / Accessible event

Audio-described tour | Ancient Greece . Book now .

Join us for an audio-described tour of 10 fascinating objects from ancient Greece.

£7.50
8 Jul 2022

Two visitors looking up at mummies standing in a case.

Gallery talks & tours

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.

£33
9 Jul 2022 - 18 Dec 2022

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

Gallery talks & tours

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to ancient Egypt . Book now .

Discover the fascinating history of ancient Egypt and see statues of kings and gods, the Rosetta Stone and more in this special guided tour

£33
8 Jul 2022 - 18 Dec 2022

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

Gallery talks & tours

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to China . Book now .

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

£33
9 Jul 2022 - 17 Dec 2022

The figure of Lilith staring at the viewer.

Study days & courses

City Lit Classics Day | Women of power in the classical world . Book now .

Join Mary Beard, Bettany Hughes and more expert speakers for a day of lectures celebrating feminine power in the ancient world.

£59
9 Jul 2022

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

Gallery talks & tours

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.

£33
8 Jul 2022 - 17 Dec 2022

Tiare Wahine figurine.

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

Members' tour of Feminine power: the divine to the demonic . Book now .

Enjoy an exclusive curator-led tour of our exhibition on the many faces of feminine power and its seismic influence throughout time.

£35 (Members)
19 Jul 2022 - 16 Aug 2022

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

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

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

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

£35 (Members)
21 Jul 2022

A group looking at sculptures on display in a gallery.

Gallery talks & tours

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

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

10 Jul 2022 - 30 Jul 2022