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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.

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.

Black and white headshots cropped as circles with Elodie Harper on the left and Jennifer Saint on the right.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

17 Apr 2023

Elodie Harper and Jennifer Saint in conversation

Discover the inspiration and research behind the best-selling authors' powerful reimagining of women's stories from Ancient Greece and Rome.

Literary season: historical fiction 2023

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

17 Apr 2023 - 2 Oct 2023

Literary season: historical fiction

From Pompeii's streets to medieval French battlefields, explore the world of historical fiction in our first Members Literary season.

Close up of an oil painting showing the face and shoulders of a Chinese woman wearing blue.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

£16 (Members)
24 Apr 2023

Introducing China's hidden century

Join curator Jessica Harrison-Hall for a fascinating insight into The Citi exhibition China's hidden century.

3. A carved wooden stool with upturned sides to the seat, inlaid with intricate silver decoration.

Study days & courses

£30
28 Apr 2023

Teaching African and African diaspora history

Join the Museum's Schools team, curators and experts to build knowledge and share best practice through talks, workshops and performances.

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

£35 (Members)
10 May 2023

Members' tour of Americas

Held before the Museum opens to the public, this special tour of Rooms 26 and 27 offers a unique look at these fascinating galleries.

Gilded silver plate with reclining figure in centre on wheeled bed or chariot, surrounded by figures including winged Eros.

Members' exclusive

13 May 2023 - 14 May 2023

Members' early morning viewing of Luxury and power: Persia to Greece

Enjoy early morning access to Luxury and power: Persia to Greece, exclusive to British Museum Members.

Gold armlet with two dragon looking figures attached.

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

£35 (Members)
16 May 2023 - 6 Jun 2023

Members' tour of Luxury and power: Persia to Greece

Join us for a Members' exclusive private curator-led tour of Luxury and power: Persia to Greece.