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Exhibitions and events

29 events

Colourful kimono-like informal gown with a swooping phoenix on the front. Colours are mainly brown, pink, purple and blue.

Members' exclusive

2 Oct 2023

Members' late night viewing of China's hidden century
. Members free .

Enjoy late night access to China's hidden century, exclusive to British Museum Members.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

2 Oct 2023

Ken Follett: The Armour of Light
. Book now .

Dive into the turbulent 18th century and discover the inspiration behind a powerful tale of revolution from this master storyteller.

Literary season: historical fiction 2023

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

2 Oct 2023

Literary season: historical fiction
. Book now .

From Pompeii's streets to medieval French battlefields, explore the world of historical fiction in our first Members Literary season.

Circular page decorated with two separate designs which appears to have discoloured slightly with age. The design on the top half takes the shape of a fan and shows figures draped in fabric sat in a country scene with Chinese characters written above. The design on the bottom half is comprised of three monochromatic rectangular panels - the central panel depicts a vessel while the two panels on either side contain elaborate calligraphy.

Study days & courses

£129
6 Oct 2023 – 13 Oct 2023

An introduction to Mandarin Chinese

Join this introductory four-week course and learn the basics of Mandarin Chinese using objects and inscriptions in the British Museum.

Eight vertical pieces of a large framed map lined up next to each other as in the original. The map is light and dark blue.

Members' exclusive

7 Oct 2023

Members' early morning viewing of China's hidden century
. Members free .

Enjoy early morning access to China's hidden century, exclusive to British Museum Members.

Busy scene of a conference room floor in the middle of an event with various banners and tables set around the edges of the room promoting archaeology-related courses and universities. People can be seen talking amongst each other while carrying backpacks and tote bags and in the middle of the room is a small seating area where a few people can be seen resting.

Festivals & special events / Study days & courses

7 Oct 2023

University Archaeology Day 2023
. Free .

Explore a future in the past at our free annual university taster day featuring university departments, professional bodies and employers.

Ivory chess pieces on a black background with shadow in front

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

9 Oct 2023 – 16 Oct 2023

Members' welcome tour
. Fully booked .

Explore highlights of the British Museum in this illuminating free 90-minute tour, exclusively for Members.

Watercolour drawing of three stuffed giraffes and a rhinoceros in an ornate room while visitors in period dress tilt their heads back looking up at them.

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

10 Oct 2023 – 19 Oct 2023

Members' tour of the Archive
. Sold out .

Explore the Archive in this exclusive Members' tour.

Limestone false door with panelled walls, featuring hieroglyphic inscriptions.

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

£35 (Members)
11 Oct 2023

Torchlight tour: reading Egyptian monuments
. Sold out .

Guided by torchlight, discover life in ancient Egypt in this after-hours tour exploring hieroglyphs in the Egyptian sculpture gallery.

Relief showing a protective spirit carrying a deer and a palm branch.

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

11 Oct 2023

Torchlight tour: Assyria and the supernatural world
. Sold out .

Uncover the gods, monsters and supernatural beings of the Assyrian world in this after-hours gallery tour led by torchlight.

Pair of intricately carved and painted wooden door panels, each panel decorated with five scenes of human figures set against a patterned background.

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

£35 (Members)
12 Oct 2023

Members' tour of Africa galleries
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Explore the history and culture of Africa in this curator-led tour exclusively for Members.

Low relief wall carving showing a series of bearded figures stood in front of an king sat on a throne, his face obscured by a missing fragment which indicates heavy damage. Two more figures are stood behind the throne holding up fan-shaped objects and the background is decorated with a scale-like pattern, showing light scratches and surface cracks throughout.

Members' exclusive

12 Oct 2023

Members' visit to the Middle East Study Room
. Fully booked .

Enjoy exclusive access to the Middle East Study Room, with curatorial colleagues sharing highlights of the collection.