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Bust of Pharaoh in the Egyptian sculpture gallery, lit up.

Gallery talks & tours

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to ancient Egypt . Book now .

Discover the fascinating history of ancient Egypt and see statues of kings and gods, the Rosetta Stone and more in this special guided tour

£33
20 May 2022 - 18 Dec 2022

Visitor looking at reliefs in the Parthenon gallery.

Gallery talks & tours

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to the ancient Greek world . Book now .

Embark on a guided journey through the ancient Greek world; from the rise of the Greek city states to the empire of Alexander the Great.

£33
20 May 2022 - 26 Jun 2022

Two visitors looking up at mummies standing in a case.

Gallery talks & tours

Out-of-hours tour: life and death in ancient Egypt . Book now .

Discover what tombs and burial goods tell us about the lives of ancient Egyptian people in this exclusive guided tour.

£33
21 May 2022 - 18 Dec 2022

Small groups of children and adults looking in display cases in the Enlightenment gallery.

Gallery talks & tours

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to the British Museum . Book now .

Explore the oldest room in the Museum in this special guided tour before the galleries open to the public.

£33
21 May 2022 - 17 Dec 2022

View of the Sir Joseph Hotung Gallery of China and South Asia, Room 33.

Gallery talks & tours

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to China . Book now .

Journey through the extraordinary cultures of China in this special guided tour.

£33
21 May 2022 - 17 Dec 2022

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Family activity

Making masks: Aztecs . Free .

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

21 May 2022 - 11 Jun 2022

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Family activity

Minecraft masterpieces: Stonehenge . Free .

Explore Stonehenge through Minecraft in this free event, drop-in event.

28 May 2022 - 18 Jun 2022

Section of relief depicting a nude female figure wearing a headdress and bracelets, holding her hands to her shoulders.

Festivals & special events / Family activity

Ferociously feminine . Free .

Explore and celebrate goddesses at the British Museum this May half-term with these free events.

31 May 2022 - 1 Jun 2022

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Family activity

Impossible images: ancient Egypt . Free .

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

4 Jun 2022 - 25 Jun 2022

The Queen smiling holding one hand up and in the other a bouquet of flowers.

Festivals & special events / Family activity

The Platinum Jubilee Party . Free .

Celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne with fun activities, workshops and performances held at the Museum.

11 Jun 2022

A large sailing boat in the forecourt of the British Museum.

Festivals & special events / Family activity

Festival of Archaeology . Free .

Immerse yourself in the sights, smells and tastes of our shared past as the Festival of Archaeology takes over the Museum.

16 Jul 2022