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

Gallery talks & tours

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to China . Book now .

Journey through the extraordinary cultures of China in this special guided tour.

£33
28 May 2022 - 17 Dec 2022

Section of relief depicting a nude female figure wearing a headdress and bracelets, holding her hands to her shoulders.

Festivals & special events / Family activity

Ferociously feminine . Free .

Explore and celebrate goddesses at the British Museum this May half-term with these free events.

31 May 2022 - 1 Jun 2022

A round blue disc with circle and crescent moon shapes on it.

Online event / Gallery talks & tours / Accessible event

Audio-described tour: The world of Stonehenge . Book now .

Join us for an audio-described tour of the Museum's exhibition The world of Stonehenge.

8 Jun 2022

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

Gallery talks & tours

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to ancient Egypt . Book now .

Discover the fascinating history of ancient Egypt and see statues of kings and gods, the Rosetta Stone and more in this special guided tour

£33
26 May 2022 - 18 Dec 2022

The Queen smiling holding one hand up and in the other a bouquet of flowers.

Festivals & special events / Family activity

The Platinum Jubilee Party . Free .

Celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne with fun activities, workshops and performances held at the Museum.

11 Jun 2022

A large sailing boat in the forecourt of the British Museum.

Festivals & special events / Family activity

Festival of Archaeology . Free .

Immerse yourself in the sights, smells and tastes of our shared past as the Festival of Archaeology takes over the Museum.

16 Jul 2022