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16 events

A figure walks through a tunnel.

£10
2 Apr 2023

Orpheus dismembered

Enter a subterranean dreamscape with storyteller Ben Haggarty and musician Jonah Brody.

An SDDC Teacher in the Samsung Digital Discovery Centre holding a tablet.

Family activity

8 Apr 2023

Masterpieces in Minecraft: Japan

Explore Japan's history through Minecraft in this free, drop-in event.

Wooden inner-coffin of Henutmehyt with gilt and glass decoration

Family activity

13 Apr 2023

Making masks: ancient Egypt

Design a mask inspired by objects from ancient Egypt in this free, drop-in event.

Young boy and girl using a green screen at the British Museum.

Family activity

14 Apr 2023 - 29 Apr 2023

Impossible images: ancient Egypt

Create an Egyptian-themed family photo with a little green screen magic in this free, drop-in event.

An SDDC Teacher in the Samsung Digital Discovery Centre holding a tablet.

Family activity

15 Apr 2023

Masterpieces in Minecraft: Rome

Explore Roman history through Minecraft in this free, drop-in event.

Mask made of cedro wood and covered in turquoise mosaic with scattered turquoise cabochons.

Family activity

22 Apr 2023

Making masks: Aztecs

Design a mosaic mask inspired by the Aztec gods in this free, drop-in event.

Brown teddy bear and a few children's books in a basket.

Family activity

27 Apr 2023

Little Feet: enjoy books

Join the teddies to celebrate the joy of books, in this free event for under 5s.

Brightly coloured watercolour and ink depiction of Rustam slaying a pink spotted dragon whose tail is coiled around Rustam's horse Rakhsh.

£10
7 May 2023

The Shahnameh – Book of Kings

Aerial artiste of the spoken word, Xanthe Gresham, dives headlong into the wild mythology of Persia with musician Arash Moradi.

A blue dish with glass and gold design.

Online events / Lectures & discussions

11 May 2023

Curator's introduction to Luxury and power: Persia to Greece

Join exhibition curator Jamie Fraser and Keeper of the Middle East Paul Collins, as they discuss this phenomenal exhibition.

Young child helping to make amphora shapes out of clay with parents either side

Family activity

12 May 2023

Craft like an Athenian

Explore amazing animals, create clay crafts and contribute to a giant frieze in this free Little Feet session with your under 5s.

A view of the Money gallery, with deep blue walls and a white ceiling with skylights. There are display cases on either side of the gallery.

Accessible event / Family activity

13 May 2023

Relaxed evening event

Explore the galleries and take part in sensory-based activities including object-handling and arts and crafts.

Drawing depicting man making fans on a work table.

Family activity

20 May 2023 - 24 Jun 2023

Fabulous fans: China

Design a fan inspired by objects from China in this free, drop-in event.