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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
2 Jul 2022 - 17 Dec 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
2 Jul 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
2 Jul 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
2 Jul 2022 - 17 Dec 2022

SDDC Image British Museum

Family activity

Minecraft masterpieces: Stonehenge . Free .

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

2 Jul 2022 - 16 Jul 2022

A drawing depicting the assassination of Julius Caesar.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

Murder in ancient Rome . Book now .

Join Dr Emma Southon as she examines some real-life homicides from ancient Rome.

£16 (Members)
4 Jul 2022

Gold D-shaped pendant decorated with engraved geometric designs.

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

Members' tour of The world of Stonehenge . Sold out .

Discover the secrets of Stonehenge on this Members' exclusive curator-led tour – held before the Museum opens to the public.

£35 (Members)
5 Jul 2022

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
1 Jul 2022 - 18 Dec 2022

A round blue disc with circle and crescent moon shapes on it.

Members' exclusive

Members' late night view | The world of Stonehenge . Book now .

Members can book exclusive access to visit our special exhibition about this awe-inspiring ancient stone circle.

11 Jul 2022

Michael Ventris.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

Michael Ventris: the man who deciphered Linear B . Book now .

Hear about the fascinating life and work of Michael Ventris, an architect who deciphered Europe's oldest readable writing, Linear B.

£16 (Members)
11 Jul 2022

Worked red deer antler headress made from the skull of a large stag

Members' exclusive

Members' early morning viewing | The world of Stonehenge . Book now .

Members can book exclusive access to visit our special exhibition about this awe-inspiring ancient stone circle.

16 Jul 2022 - 17 Jul 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