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Empty view of the Japanese gallery.

9 Jun 2023–28 Jul 2023

The way of tea
. Free .

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

View from the side showing the head and shoulders of a toddler looking through a red-framed magnifying glass.

Family activity

13 Jun 2023

Little Feet: exhibition explorer
. Free .

Explore our special exhibition 'Luxury and power: Persia to Greece' and take part in fun activities in this session for under 5s.

On the left, a limestone head of a male statue with curly hair and beard and a wreath of leaves on his head. On the right, a marble portrait of an ageing man with curling beard and moustache.

Members' conference / Members' exclusive

£75 (Members)
17 Jun 2023

Great civilisations: Greece and Persia
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Members are invited to this exclusive day-long conference, featuring talks by leading experts on the ancient Greek and Persian worlds.

A teddy and a dog soft toy leaned against a red cushion with scissors slightly visible at bottom of image.

Family activity

29 Jun 2023

Little Feet: creative China
. Free .

Join the Little Feet Teddies and explore fabulous fabrics, create calligraphy masterpieces and making your mark on our giant scroll.

Print showing a semi-circular scene depicting soldiers attacking towns people.

Film / Members' exclusive

£28 (Members)
16 Jul 2023

Behind the screens: 300
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Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of cinema and historical discussion with a special screening of the 2006 smash hit 300.

Mother and baby playing on the floor.

Family activity

18 Jul 2023

Little Feet: exhibition explorer
. Free .

Explore the Citi exhibition 'China's hidden century' with a session full of multi-sensory exploration stations for under 5s.