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Two young people in the British Museum at night.

3 Jun 2023–4 Jun 2023

British Museum sleepover: 300 sleepy Spartans
. Sold out .

Experience the Museum after dark and discover the awesome ancient civilisations of Greece and Persia, through crafts and storytelling.

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.

White ostrich egg shell decorated with black triangle engravings, with a hole at the top of the egg.

Study days & courses

30 Jun 2023

London Anthropology Day at the British Museum
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Find out what an anthropology degree is all about at this taster day featuring workshops, talks and stalls from 21 universities.

Close up of hammered and horizontally fluted silver horn with horned winged griffin at narrower end

Study days & courses

11 Jul 2023

Exploring luxury and power from Persia to Greece
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Join British Museum staff and expert guest speakers for presentations which will support A-level students.