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13 events

Drawing depicting man making fans on a work table.

Family activity

30 Sep 2023

Fabulous fans: China
. Free .

Design a fan inspired by objects from China in this free, drop-in event.

Online events / Lectures & discussions

4 Oct 2023

The story of Chinese food with Fuchsia Dunlop
. Online event .

Join award-winning food writer and cook Fuchsia Dunlop as she explores Chinese culinary culture.

Circular page decorated with two separate designs which appears to have discoloured slightly with age. The design on the top half takes the shape of a fan and shows figures draped in fabric sat in a country scene with Chinese characters written above. The design on the bottom half is comprised of three monochromatic rectangular panels - the central panel depicts a vessel while the two panels on either side contain elaborate calligraphy.

Study days & courses

£129
6 Oct 2023 – 13 Oct 2023

An introduction to Mandarin Chinese

Join this introductory four-week course and learn the basics of Mandarin Chinese using objects and inscriptions in the British Museum.

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

Family activity

7 Oct 2023 – 26 Oct 2023

Masterpieces in Minecraft: Rome
. Free .

Explore Roman history through Minecraft in this free, drop-in event.

Busy scene of a conference room floor in the middle of an event with various banners and tables set around the edges of the room promoting archaeology-related courses and universities. People can be seen talking amongst each other while carrying backpacks and tote bags and in the middle of the room is a small seating area where a few people can be seen resting.

Festivals & special events / Study days & courses

7 Oct 2023

University Archaeology Day 2023
. Free .

Explore a future in the past at our free annual university taster day featuring university departments, professional bodies and employers.

Member of staff wearing plastic conservation gloves leaning over a table handling a selection of collection material which rests on tissue paper.

Online events / Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

12 Oct 2023

Latin America and the Caribbean at the British Museum
. Online event .

Learn more about the Santo Domingo Centre of Excellence for Latin American Research in this free online talk.

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

Family activity

14 Oct 2023 – 28 Oct 2023

Making masks: Aztecs
. Free .

Design a mosaic mask inspired by the Aztec gods in this free, drop-in event.

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

Study days & courses

£30
20 Oct 2023

Teaching African and African diaspora history
. Book now .

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

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

Family activity

21 Oct 2023

Impossible images: Japan
. Free .

Create a Japan-themed family photo with a little green-screen magic in this free, drop-in event.

Photograph of three performers on a dimly-lit stage wearing dark clothing; the central figure is knelt down gesturing with a staff while the two performers to their left and right play a large drum and accordion respectively.

£10
22 Oct 2023

Vǫluspá – the Seer's prophecy
. Book now .

Immerse yourself in the power of Viking myth and the epic soundscape of Eddaic poetry in old Norse.

Two children in a dark room stood in front of a large sculpture - the child on the right shines a torch up at the sculpture while gesturing with their arm.

28 Oct 2023 – 29 Oct 2023

British Museum spooktacular sleepover
. Sold out .

Experience the Museum after dark and discover a world of magic, myths and mysterious spells.

Marble statue of the goddess Artemis of Ephesus against a black background. Artemis wears a headdress, with winged beasts either side, a garland around her neck with signs of the zodiac below. The many globes around her middle may be breasts, eggs, or testes.

£10
19 Nov 2023

The Mighty Goddess
. Book now .

In this compelling performance, Sally Pomme Clayton revitalises goddess power!