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Detail of fragment of a relief showing archers shooting at a town.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

The life and death of ancient cities . Book now .

The history of cities is a tale of triumph and tragedy – join Greg Woolf to explore ancient sites from the Bronze Age to Middle Ages.

£16 (Members)
30 Jan 2023

A photographic collage depicting a young boy playing hide and seek in a contemporary Coptic cemetery superimposed with ancient Egyptian funerary structures and ornaments.

Online events / Lectures & discussions

Ancient Egypt and modern identities . Book now .

Presenter Mary-Ann Ochota chairs a discussion on Egyptian cultural heritage, its breadth and place in the life of people in Egypt.

2 Feb 2023

Detail of bronze head of Hadrian, focusing on face. Large piece missing from hair.

Lectures & discussions

The Romans who shaped Britain . Book now .

Explore the influence of Roman emperors on the history of Roman Britain, in this lecture aimed at A-level students and teachers.

6 Feb 2023

Section of manuscript drawing showing Tower of London with the Duke seated within, the River Thames in the background.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

Medieval manuscripts: hidden stories . Book now .

Join Christopher de Hamel to explore stories of the extraordinary people who spent their lives among illuminated manuscripts.

£16 (Members)
6 Feb 2023

A colour lithograph showing the view of the British Museum from Great Russell Street.

Lectures & discussions

Et in Arcadia Ego? . Book now .

In this lecture for A-level students and teachers, explore the use (and abuse) of ancient Greek architecture in modern times.

27 Feb 2023

Two young people in the British Museum at night.

Young Friends Sleepover: ancient worlds . Sold out .

Experience the Museum after dark and discover more about four awesome ancient worlds through crafts, workshops and storytelling.

£45 (Members)
4 Mar 2023 - 5 Mar 2023

Colourful print of Kali, wearing a gold crown and a necklace of skulls, sticking out her tongue.

Kali . Book now .

Meet the demon-slaying, life-saving goddess Kali in this enchanting performance by Emily Hennessey and sitar player Sheema Mukherjee.

£10
5 Mar 2023

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

The Vikings: a new history . Book now .

Based on the latest archaeological evidence, join Neil Price for a remarkable reassessment of the Vikings.

£16 (Members)
13 Mar 2023

Close up of hammered and horizontally fluted silver horn with horned winged griffin at narrower end

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

Introducing Luxury and power: Persia to Greece . Book now .

Join Dr Jamie Fraser for a fascinating insight into the Museum's latest major exhibition.

£16 (Members)
20 Mar 2023

Page from a book showing drawing of section of the Bayeux Tapestry depicting ships arriving and Harold being arrested

Online events / Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

The Normans: beyond William the Conqueror . Book now .

Join Professor Judith A Green to explore the sensational rise and expansion of the Norman Dynasty.

£16 (Members)
27 Mar 2023

A figure walks through a tunnel.

Orpheus dismembered . Book now .

Enter a subterranean dreamscape with storyteller Ben Haggarty and musician Jonah Brody.

£10
2 Apr 2023