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3 events

Two young people in the British Museum at night.
Sleepover
  • 3 Jun 2023–4 Jun 2023
Sold out

British Museum sleepover: 300 sleepy Spartans
. Sold out .

Experience the Museum after dark and discover the awesome ancient civilisations of Greece and Persia, through crafts and storytelling.
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Five women posing for the camera at Notting Hill at Carnival.
Festivals & special events
  • 4 Jun 2023
Free

Windrush 75: Jamaican sound system culture
. Free .

Join us for a special day curated by Linett Kamala celebrating the gift of sound system culture from the Windrush generation.
Find out more about Windrush 75: Jamaican sound system culture
Print showing a semi-circular scene depicting soldiers attacking towns people.
Film / Members' exclusive
  • £28 (Members)
  • 16 Jul 2023
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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.
Book Behind the screens: 300 now

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