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A drawing depicting the assassination of Julius Caesar.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

Murder in ancient Rome . Book now .

Join Dr Emma Southon as she examines some real-life homicides from ancient Rome.

£16 (Members)
4 Jul 2022

Michael Ventris.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

Michael Ventris: the man who deciphered Linear B . Book now .

Hear about the fascinating life and work of Michael Ventris, an architect who deciphered Europe's oldest readable writing, Linear B.

£16 (Members)
11 Jul 2022

Two teddy bears sitting on a chair.

Family activity

Little Feet: exhibition explorer . Free .

Embark on an adventure through our exhibition Feminine power: the divine to the demonic in this engaging and creative session for under 5s.

14 Jul 2022

Necklace strung with gold and cabochon garnet pendants, 'bulla' pendants and wire spacer beads.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

Femina: a new history of the Middle Ages . Book now .

Historian Janina Ramirez shines light on the remarkable and influential women struck out of historical records.

£16 (Members)
25 Jul 2022

Two young people in the British Museum at night.

Young Friends sleepover: Archaeology adventures . Sold out .

Discover the world of archaeology, then sleep among ancient kings and gods in the Egyptian and Assyrian galleries.

£45 (Members)
6 Aug 2022 - 7 Aug 2022

Claire Cayaubere from the Institute National du Patromoine undertaking emergency conservation in Beirut.

Online event / Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

Shattered glass of Beirut . Online event .

In this free online event, discover the work conducted to revive many unique glass objects shattered during the 2020 Beirut city explosion.

8 Aug 2022

Painting depicting Kama the God of Love sitting atop a green forest, taking aim with his bow and arrow at Krishna and Radha seated in a pavilion to the left.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

A history of India through objects . Book now .

Historian Richard Blurton traces a history of South Asian material culture through art and objects in the Museum collection.

15 Aug 2022

three teddies and some building blocks.

Family activity

Little Feet: little leaders . Free .

Experience stories, myths and legends of female leaders in fact and fiction in this engaging and creative session for under 5s.

5 Sep 2022