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

The world of Stonehenge . Book now .

Discover more about this awe-inspiring ancient stone circle by journeying back to the time of its construction around 3000–2500 BC.

17 Feb 2022 - 17 Jul 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 - 18 Sep 2022

The figure of Lilith staring at the viewer.

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

A coin featuring The Queen Elizabeth II.

Mary Gillick: modelling The Queen’s portrait . Coming soon .

70 years ago, Queen Elizabeth II had her profile immortalised on British currency – explore the artist and the process behind the portrait.

2 Jun 2022 - 31 Jul 2022

monochrome print of hands rising out of waves to hold a ship

Lectures & discussions

Museums and the construction of memory . Free .

Special guest Laurella Rinçon joins playwright Bonnie Greer and British Museum Director Hartwig Fischer for an in-person conversation.

20 May 2022

A terracotta relief in the shape of a face, wearing a headress.

Online event / Lectures & discussions

Curators' introduction | Feminine power: the divine to the demonic . Online event .

In this free online event, curators Belinda Crerar and Lucy Dahlsen introduce our new exhibition Feminine power.

26 May 2022