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A six sided gold pot with engravings and a large spout and handle and pointed top.

Life in a cup: coffee culture in the Islamic world . Free .

'Life in a cup' presents a fascinating story and explores the traditions that make coffee a way of life in parts of the Islamic world.

27 Oct 2021 - 18 Sep 2022

A drawing of a male and a female turned towards each other, seemingly talking, leaning on a tree in what appears to be a wood.

Printmaking in Prague: art from the court of Rudolf II . Free .

In this exhibition, learn more about printmaking in Rudolf's court in Prague during the highpoint of innovative and ambitious prints.

17 Mar 2022 - 28 Aug 2022

A female, neck up visible, wearing a flower petal necklace, looking out. Behind her are green leaves.

Drawing attention: emerging British artists . Free .

Discover emerging talents in the field of contemporary drawing, displayed alongside highlights from the Museum's collection.

17 Mar 2022 - 28 Aug 2022

Drawing of six female figures, all wearing crowns, huddled together in conversation.

The woodpecking factory: Victorian illustrations by the Brothers Dalziel . Free .

This intriguing display highlights over 50 works engraved on wood by the Brothers Dalziel firm, a Victorian wood-engraving company.

17 May 2022 - 4 Sep 2022

A dark brown bronze statue of Lilith with piercing green eyes.

Feminine power: the divine to the demonic . Book now .

Enjoy a cross-cultural look at the profound influence of female spiritual beings within global religion.

19 May 2022 - 25 Sep 2022

An ancient light brown lintel with Egyptian hieroglyphs on it, including bird figures, a human face and a lion. There is darkness in the corners of the image but light shines illuminating the middle.

Hieroglyphs: unlocking ancient Egypt . Book now .

Glimpse into the hidden world of ancient Egypt, through the discovery of the Rosetta Stone which provided the key to decoding hieroglyphs.

13 Oct 2022 - 19 Feb 2023

Young boy and girl using a green screen at the British Museum.

Family activity

Impossible images: ancient Egypt . Free .

Create an Egyptian-themed family photo with a little green screen magic in this free, drop-in event.

11 Aug 2022 - 10 Sep 2022

Marble statues of two seated women wearing sleeveless chitons, their heads and hands missing.

Online events / Accessible event / Lectures & discussions

Audio-described tour | Ancient Greece . Book now .

Join us for an online audio-described tour of 10 fascinating objects from ancient Greece.

11 Aug 2022

A young child by a paddling pool with a yellow bucket.

Family activity

Little Feet: Museum beach . Free .

Little Feet are bringing the beach to the British Museum, featuring fun activities for under 5s.

12 Aug 2022

SDDC Image British Museum

Family activity

Making masks: Aztecs . Free .

Design a mosaic mask inspired by the Aztec gods in this free, drop-in event.

13 Aug 2022 - 27 Aug 2022

SDDC Image British Museum

Family activity

Minecraft masterpieces: Rome . Free .

Explore Roman history through Minecraft in this free, drop-in event.

18 Aug 2022 - 24 Sep 2022

SDDC Image British Museum

Family activity

Making masks: Japan . Free .

Design a mask inspired by objects from Japan in this free, drop-in event.

20 Aug 2022 - 17 Sep 2022