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Section of relief depicting a nude female figure wearing a headdress and bracelets, holding her hands to her shoulders.

Festivals & special events / Family activity

Ferociously feminine . Free .

Explore and celebrate goddesses at the British Museum this May half-term with these free events.

31 May 2022 - 1 Jun 2022

Bronze coin featuring a portrait of a young Queen Elizabeth II.

Online event / Lectures & discussions

Striking portraits of Her Majesty The Queen . Book now .

Join us as we celebrate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee through the story of her official image in photographs, coins and more since 1953.

31 May 2022

The Queen smiling holding one hand up and in the other a bouquet of flowers.

Festivals & special events / Family activity

The Platinum Jubilee Party . Free .

Celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne with fun activities, workshops and performances held at the Museum.

11 Jun 2022

Cartoon smiley face framed by a rock formation at Stonehenge with a pink and blue sunset background.

Festivals & special events

Solstice Late . Free .

Celebrate the summer solstice with special performances, music and activities until sunset, curated by Jeremy Deller, HERESY and more.

17 Jun 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