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

Gallery talks & tours

£33
1 Jun 2023–29 Jul 2023

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to ancient Egypt
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Discover the fascinating history of ancient Egypt and see statues of kings and gods, the Rosetta Stone and more in this special guided tour

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

Gallery talks & tours

£33
2 Jun 2023–29 Jul 2023

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to the British Museum
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Explore the oldest room in the Museum in this special guided tour before the galleries open to the public.

Two visitors looking up at mummies standing in a case.

Gallery talks & tours

£33
3 Jun 2023–30 Jul 2023

Out-of-hours tour: life and death in ancient Egypt
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Discover what tombs and burial goods tell us about the lives of ancient Egyptian people in this exclusive guided tour.

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

Gallery talks & tours

£33
1 Jun 2023–29 Jul 2023

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to China
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Journey through the extraordinary cultures of China in this special guided tour.

Visitor looking at reliefs in the Parthenon gallery.

Gallery talks & tours

£33
3 Jun 2023–29 Jul 2023

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

Two young people in the British Museum at night.

3 Jun 2023–4 Jun 2023

British Museum sleepover: 300 sleepy Spartans
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Experience the Museum after dark and discover the awesome ancient civilisations of Greece and Persia, through crafts and storytelling.