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Exhibitions and events

4 events

Clay tablet with cuneiform script etched on it.

Study days & courses

£129
2 Jun 2023

Old Persian cuneiform for beginners
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An introduction to the basics of the Cuneiform script and the Old Persian language.

Two young people in the British Museum at night.

3 Jun 2023–4 Jun 2023

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.

Five women posing for the camera at Notting Hill at Carnival.

Festivals & special events

4 Jun 2023

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.

Print showing a semi-circular scene depicting soldiers attacking towns people.

Film / Members' exclusive

£28 (Members)
16 Jul 2023

Behind the screens: 300
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Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of cinema and historical discussion with a special screening of the 2006 smash hit 300.