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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

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 child looking up at a seated pharaoh sculpture in the Egyptian sculpture gallery.

Family activity / Sleepover

Young Friends sleepover: exploring ancient Egypt . Book now .

Discover a world of mummies, magic and myths while spending the night in the Egyptian and Assyrian galleries.

£45 (Members)
22 Oct 2022 - 23 Oct 2022

Young child looking up at a seated pharaoh sculpture in the Egyptian sculpture gallery.

Family activity / Sleepover

Public sleepover: exploring ancient Egypt . Book now .

Discover a world of mummies, magic and myths while spending the night in the Egyptian and Assyrian galleries.

£60
22 Oct 2022 - 23 Oct 2022