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A hand with fingertips that are painted black with henna and fingernails painted a deep red. The hand holds two intricate silver chains, which incorporates flower and diamond-shaped designs.
Online events / Lectures & discussions
  • 30 Nov 2023
Online event

Making their mark: women silversmiths from Oman
. Online event .

Join the international research team behind the display as they discuss this ongoing, all-women research project.
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Young boy and girl using a green screen at the British Museum.
Family activity
  • 2 Dec 2023 – 27 Jan 2024
Free

Impossible images
. Free .

Come to the Museum and create a family photo with a little green screen magic in this free, drop-in event.
Find out more about Impossible images
Empty view of the Japanese gallery.
Demonstration
  • 8 Dec 2023 – 26 Apr 2024
Free

The way of tea
. Free .

Discover the history of tea drinking and gathering in Japan in this free demonstration of a Japanese tea ceremony.
Find out more about The way of tea
An SDDC Teacher in the Samsung Digital Discovery Centre holding a tablet.
Family activity
  • 9 Dec 2023 – 10 Feb 2024
Free

Masterpieces in Minecraft
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Be inspired by objects from the collection and explore history through Minecraft in this free, drop-in event.
Find out more about Masterpieces in Minecraft
Bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River, Bagan, Myanmar.
Online events / Lectures & discussions
  • 14 Dec 2023
Online event

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'.
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Mask made of cedro wood and covered in turquoise mosaic with scattered turquoise cabochons.
Family activity
  • 16 Dec 2023 – 3 Feb 2024
Free

Making masks
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Bring your family on a journey to design a magnificent mask inspired by objects from the Museum in this free, drop-in event.
Find out more about Making masks

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