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Informal imperial winter robe for a boy emperor, embroidered silk, gold thread and fur. Pattern includes dragons in gold on a yellow background.

Festivals & special events

29 Sep 2023

Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋節
. Free .

Join the Youth Collective as they curate a celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋節 with music, myths and mooncakes!

Woman and toddler sitting on the floor playing with a reflective silver ball and bowl

Family activity

2 Oct 2023

Little Feet: visit the Qing Court
. Free .

Join the Little Feet special visit to China's Qing court – a luxurious and lively place to be.

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.

Empty view of the Japanese gallery.

13 Oct 2023 – 26 Apr 2024

The way of tea
. Free .

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

Three teddy bears resting against a wall behind a small disco lamp which casts colourful light effects across the scene.

Family activity

24 Nov 2023

Little Feet: light up the day
. Free .

Join the Little Feet teddies and celebrate all the wonderful Museum objects connected to light.