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Marble portrait bust of a woman with her hair tied up in a bun and a light layer of fabric draped over her shoulders, appearing to be pinned to one side in the front. The complexion of the marble is lightly yellow and mottled throughout as well as showing minor signs of weathering particularly on the right hand surfaces.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

4 Dec 2023

The women who shaped the Roman Empire
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Join ancient historian Dr Emma Southon to follow the stories of women from across Rome's vast empire.

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.

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.

Bronze helmet lying on the earth.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

£16 (Members)
22 Jan 2024

Introducing Legion: life in the Roman army
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Discover the upcoming exhibition 'Legion: life in the Roman army' with Lead Curator Richard Abdy.

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.

View of the side of a traditional hydria decorated with a scene of five figures in a procession with instruments and wine. The figures are painted in black with red details and thin white lines which illustrate features such as muscle contours and clothing folds, while an ivy branch extends throughout the background of the scene.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

£16 (Members)
19 Feb 2024

The mystery cults of Greece and Rome
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From the cult of Dionysus to the mysteries of Mithras, Professor Hugh Bowden explores mystery cults in the ancient world.