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Abstract composition of snaking, meandering lines and marks in black, bright blue, emerald green, olive green and deep blue.

Art on paper since 1960: the Hamish Parker collection . Free .

This exhibition spans an intriguing range of styles and techniques used in art on paper from 1960 to today.

22 Sep 2022 - 5 Mar 2023

An ancient light brown lintel with Egyptian hieroglyphs on it, including bird figures, a human face and a lion. There is darkness in the corners of the image but light shines illuminating the middle.

Hieroglyphs: unlocking ancient Egypt . Final weeks .

Glimpse into the hidden world of ancient Egypt, through the discovery of the Rosetta Stone which provided the key to decoding hieroglyphs.

13 Oct 2022 - 19 Feb 2023

Pieces of paper laid out on the floor on top of each other.

Artists making books: poetry to politics . Free .

This intriguing new show explores the history of artists taking on the medium of books.

27 Oct 2022 - 17 Sep 2023

Watercolour in pale green, red and brown with view of camp with huts, watchtower and telegraph poles, vegetation and mounds.

Klaus Friedeberger: drawings from an Australian Internment . Free .

The drawings and watercolours in this display record daily life in an internment camp in outback Australia in the 1940s.

23 Jan 2023 - 21 May 2023

Black and white print showing map of Venice with chreub-like heads in clouds and boats in the water surrounding Venice.

Venice 1500: Jacopo de’ Barbari and the rise of printmaking . Free .

This display showcases the innovation and variety of printmaking in Venice during the High Renaissance.

23 Jan 2023 - 21 May 2023

A close up photograph of a silver griffin. The griffin has curled horns, a beak and gold details including its wings.

Luxury and power: Persia to Greece . Book now .

Drawing on dazzling objects, this exhibition explores how luxury shaped the political landscape of Eurasia in the first millennium BC.

4 May 2023 - 13 Aug 2023

Empty view of the Japanese gallery.

The way of tea . Free .

Discover the history of tea drinking and gathering in Japan in this free demonstration of a Japanese tea ceremony.

10 Feb 2023 - 28 Jul 2023

Close up of hieroglyphs inscribed into stone.

Study days & courses

Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs: continuation course . Book now .

Deepen your knowledge of Egyptian hieroglyphs in this follow-on course with City Lit, held here at the Museum.

£129
10 Feb 2023 - 3 Mar 2023

A colour lithograph showing the view of the British Museum from Great Russell Street.

Lectures & discussions

Et in Arcadia Ego? . Book now .

In this lecture for A-level students and teachers, explore the use (and abuse) of ancient Greek architecture in modern times.

27 Feb 2023

Two young people in the British Museum at night.

Young Friends Sleepover: ancient worlds . Sold out .

Experience the Museum after dark and discover more about four awesome ancient worlds through crafts, workshops and storytelling.

£45 (Members)
4 Mar 2023 - 5 Mar 2023

An event taking place in the Great Court at the Museum

Study days & courses

Building an inclusive learning programme in museums . Book now .

Join the Museum's schools team and experts to explore how to create, build and advocate for an inclusive learning experience.

£30
10 Mar 2023

Close up of hieroglyphs inscribed into stone.

Study days & courses

Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs: an introduction for beginners . Book now .

Gain a foundation in the writing of hieroglyphs in this fascinating four-week course, presented in partnership with City Lit.

£129
10 Mar 2023