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Online events / Lectures & discussions

4 Oct 2023

The story of Chinese food with Fuchsia Dunlop
. Online event .

Join award-winning food writer and cook Fuchsia Dunlop as she explores Chinese culinary culture.

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.

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

Family activity

7 Oct 2023 – 26 Oct 2023

Masterpieces in Minecraft: Rome
. Free .

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

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.

Member of staff wearing plastic conservation gloves leaning over a table handling a selection of collection material which rests on tissue paper.

Online events / Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

12 Oct 2023

Latin America and the Caribbean at the British Museum
. Online event .

Learn more about the Santo Domingo Centre of Excellence for Latin American Research in this free online talk.

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

Family activity

14 Oct 2023 – 28 Oct 2023

Making masks: Aztecs
. Free .

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

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

Family activity

21 Oct 2023

Impossible images: Japan
. Free .

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

Print showing a semi-circular scene depicting soldiers attacking towns people.

Film / Members' exclusive

£28 (Members)
21 Oct 2023

Behind the screens: '300'
. Book now .

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of cinema and historical discussion with a special screening of the 2006 smash hit '300'.

The word "Celebrate!" is spelled out in large white hand-written letters which descend diagonally across a red background - the letters are surrounded by small illustrated figures dressed in festival outfits from around the world, engaging in various celebratory activities such as dancing and playing instruments.

Family activity

23 Oct 2023

Celebrate! book launch
. Free .

Join us for our book launch for 'Celebrate!' which explores festivals from around the world – and how they bring us together.

Three teddy bears resting against a wall behind a small disco lamp which casts colourful light effects across the scene.

Family activity

24 Nov 2023

Little Feet: light up the day
. Free .

Join the Little Feet teddies and celebrate all the wonderful Museum objects connected to light.