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Exhibitions and events

21 events

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

Tiare Wahine figurine.

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

Members' tour of Feminine power: the divine to the demonic . Sold out .

Enjoy an exclusive curator-led tour of our exhibition on the many faces of feminine power and its seismic influence throughout time.

£35 (Members)
16 Aug 2022

Three dancers wearing green jumpsuits huddled together on the floor of a street.

Festivals & special events / Performance

My muses take care of me . Free .

Enjoy an arresting, poetic performance by female and non-binary dancers and musicians in the spaces of the Museum.

18 Aug 2022 - 20 Aug 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
18 Aug 2022 - 18 Dec 2022

A tour group looking at lintel carvings in the Mexico gallery.

Gallery talks & tours

Around the world in 90 minutes tour . Book now .

Go on a journey of discovery around the galleries and get closer to some of the most famous objects in the collection.

£14
19 Aug 2022 - 27 Nov 2022

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
20 Aug 2022 - 17 Dec 2022

Small groups of children and adults looking in display cases in the Enlightenment gallery.

Gallery talks & tours

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to the British Museum . Book now .

Explore the oldest room in the Museum in this special guided tour before the galleries open to the public.

£33
19 Aug 2022 - 17 Dec 2022

Two visitors looking up at mummies standing in a case.

Gallery talks & tours

Out-of-hours tour: life and death in ancient Egypt . Book now .

Discover what tombs and burial goods tell us about the lives of ancient Egyptian people in this exclusive guided tour.

£33
20 Aug 2022 - 18 Dec 2022