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A large marble Greek temple front with three human figures.

Gallery talks & tours

£33
28 Sep 2023 – 22 Dec 2023

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to the ancient Greek world
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Embark on a guided journey through the ancient Greek world; from the rise of the Greek city states to the empire of Alexander the Great.

Small groups of children and adults looking in display cases in the Enlightenment gallery.

Gallery talks & tours

£33
29 Sep 2023 – 22 Dec 2023

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to the British Museum
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Explore the oldest room in the Museum in this special guided tour before the galleries open to the public.

A tour group looking at lintel carvings in the Mexico gallery.

Gallery talks & tours

£14
29 Sep 2023 – 29 Oct 2023

Around the world in 90 minutes tour
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Go on a journey of discovery around the galleries and get closer to some of the most famous objects in the collection.

Two visitors looking up at mummies standing in a case.

Gallery talks & tours

£33
30 Sep 2023 – 17 Dec 2023

Out-of-hours tour: life and death in ancient Egypt
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Discover what tombs and burial goods tell us about the lives of ancient Egyptian people in this exclusive guided tour.

View of the Sir Joseph Hotung Gallery of China and South Asia, Room 33.

Gallery talks & tours

£33
30 Sep 2023 – 9 Dec 2023

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to China
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Journey through the extraordinary cultures of China in this special guided tour.

Bust of Pharaoh in the Egyptian sculpture gallery, lit up.

Gallery talks & tours

£33
29 Sep 2023 – 10 Dec 2023

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to ancient Egypt
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Discover the fascinating history of ancient Egypt and see statues of kings and gods, the Rosetta Stone and more in this special guided tour

A group looking at sculptures on display in a gallery.

Gallery talks & tours

1 Oct 2023 – 29 Oct 2023

Desire, love, identity – an LGBTQ tour of the British Museum
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Explore a fascinating selection of objects with LGBTQ connections, from the ancient world to the present day, on our volunteer-led tour.

Close-up view of the external walls of the Round Reading Room with glass roof above.

Gallery talks & tours

3 Oct 2023 – 31 Oct 2023

Spotlight: the Round Reading Room
. Fully booked .

Learn about this historic space at the heart of the British Museum, in the magnificent Great Court.

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.

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

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