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Empty view of the Japanese gallery.

The way of tea . Free .

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

10 Feb 2023 - 28 Jul 2023

Two young people in the British Museum at night.

Young Friends Sleepover: ancient worlds . Sold out .

Experience the Museum after dark and discover more about four awesome ancient worlds through crafts, workshops and storytelling.

£45 (Members)
4 Mar 2023 - 5 Mar 2023

Colourful print of Kali, wearing a gold crown and a necklace of skulls, sticking out her tongue.

Kali . Book now .

Meet the demon-slaying, life-saving goddess Kali in this enchanting performance by Emily Hennessey and sitar player Sheema Mukherjee.

£10
5 Mar 2023

A figure walks through a tunnel.

Orpheus dismembered . Book now .

Enter a subterranean dreamscape with storyteller Ben Haggarty and musician Jonah Brody.

£10
2 Apr 2023