Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive 22 Sep 2023 Book now Rebel emperors of Roman Britain . Book now . Join Sam Moorhead to investigate Carausius and Allectus, the fascinating story of two men who successfully ruled in the late third century. Book now
Family activity 23 Sep 2023 – 30 Sep 2023 Free Fabulous fans: China . Free . Design a fan inspired by objects from China in this free, drop-in event. Find out more about Fabulous fans: China
Performance £10 24 Sep 2023 Sold out 1001 Nights . Sold out . Egyptian storyteller and performer Chirine El Ansary tells some of the most intriguing episodes from 1001 Nights. Sold out
Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive 2 Oct 2023 Book now 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. Book Ken Follett: The Armour of Light now
Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive 2 Oct 2023 Book now 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. Book Literary season: historical fiction now
Family activity 7 Oct 2023 – 26 Oct 2023 Free Masterpieces in Minecraft: Rome . Free . Explore Roman history through Minecraft in this free, drop-in event. Find out more about Masterpieces in Minecraft: Rome
Online events / Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive 12 Oct 2023 Online event 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. Find out more about Latin America and the Caribbean at the British Museum
Family activity 14 Oct 2023 – 28 Oct 2023 Free Making masks: Aztecs . Free . Design a mosaic mask inspired by the Aztec gods in this free, drop-in event. Find out more about Making masks: Aztecs
Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive £16 (Members) 16 Oct 2023 Book now Introducing Burma to Myanmar . Book now . Discover the upcoming exhibition 'Burma to Myanmar' with lead curator Alexandra Green. Book now
Family activity 21 Oct 2023 Free Impossible images: Japan . Free . Create a Japan-themed family photo with a little green-screen magic in this free, drop-in event. Find out more about Impossible images: Japan
Performance £10 22 Oct 2023 Book now Vǫluspá – the Seer's prophecy . Book now . Immerse yourself in the power of Viking myth and the epic soundscape of Eddaic poetry in old Norse. Book now
Sleepover 28 Oct 2023 – 29 Oct 2023 Sold out British Museum spooktacular sleepover . Sold out . Experience the Museum after dark and discover a world of magic, myths and mysterious spells. Sold out