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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 . Sold out .

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

£16 (Members)
15 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

Many silver coins, ornaments and ingots laid out around a gold cup or bowl.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

Unearthing treasure: the Portable Antiquities Scheme . Book now .

Uncover the remarkable archaeological finds made by the public and recorded the Portable Antiquities Scheme.

£16 (Members)
5 Sep 2022

Close up of the head and wing of an owl carved in detail into a limestone relief.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

Introducing Hieroglyphs: unlocking ancient Egypt . Book now .

Curator Ilona Regulski uncovers the fascinating stories in our upcoming exhibition on the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs.

£16 (Members)
12 Sep 2022

Terracotta caricature figure of a naked woman, both hands raised to her head.

Online events / Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

Exposed: the Greek and Roman body . Book now .

What did Greeks and Romans think of their bodies? From cosmetics and gyms to existential anxieties, Caroline Vout and Mary Beard reveal all.

£16 (Members)
15 Sep 2022

Colourful print of Kali, wearing a gold crown and a necklace of skulls, sticking out her tongue.

Kali . Book now .

Meet the demon-slaying, life-saving goddess Kali in this enchanting performance by Emily Hennessey and sitar player Sheema Mukherjee.

£10
18 Sep 2022

A broken shell of a boat abandoned on a sandy beach soaked with blood

INISFÁIL – Ancient Irish Myth . Book now .

Be immersed in a world of gods, kings and monsters in this contemporary performance of the Irish myths of invasion.

£10
16 Oct 2022

Bronze head of Hadrian with curled hair and a beard, facing right.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

London in the Roman World . Book now .

Uncover the fascinating archaeological discoveries made in London and learn how they've transformed our understanding of the Roman world.

£16 (Members)
17 Oct 2022

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

A green shield with decorated with three black warrior figures fighting a lone warrior figure.

The Iliad . Book now .

Discover the epic tale of the siege and fall of Troy in this poetic, darkly comedic performance presented by the Crick Crack Club.

£10
13 Nov 2022