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Conservation: restoring a Michelangelo
Tuesday 12 March, 09.00
Uncover the awe-inspiring conservation work that goes on behind the scenes at the British…
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Movement and Pose
Tuesday 12 March, 11.30
Through a series of three relaxed events*, participants will explore The Parthenon Sculptures…
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Around the world in 90 minutes
Friday 15 March, 11.30
Explore the British Museum's most famous treasures with an illuminating 90-minute tour. Discover…
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Sanskrit: an introduction for complete beginners
Friday 15 March, 17.30
This evening course presented in collaboration with City Lit provides a foundation in Sanskrit with…
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Latin: an introduction for complete beginners
Friday 15 March, 17.30
This evening course presented in collaboration with City Lit provides a foundation in basic Latin…
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Japanese: an introduction for complete beginners
Friday 15 March, 17.30
This evening course presented in collaboration with City Lit provides a foundation in basic Japanese…
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Access all senses: experience the Parthenon with audio description, touch and sign language
Friday 15 March, 17.45
This event will introduce visitors to different modes of art appreciation in the Parthenon…
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Zohra: Afghanistan’s all-female orchestra
Friday 15 March, 19.30
Zohra is the first ever all-female orchestra in the history of Afghanistan. Named after a Persian…
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Young Friends' sleepover: lost kingdoms - SOLD OUT
Saturday 16 March, 18.15
Young Friends are invited to discover lost kingdoms from across globe. Through craft workshops,…
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British Museum sleepover: lost kingdoms - SOLD OUT
Saturday 16 March, 18.15
Families are invited to discover lost kingdoms from across globe. Through craft workshops,…
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Members’ exclusive tour: Islamic world - SOLD OUT
Monday 18 March, 09.00
Enjoy a private tour of the new Albukhary Foundation Gallery of the Islamic world. This beautiful…
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The Temple of Athena
Tuesday 19 March, 11.30
Through a series of three relaxed events*, participants will explore The Parthenon Sculptures…
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Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics: an introduction for complete beginners
Friday 22 March, 17.30
This evening course presented in collaboration with City Lit provides a foundation in understanding…
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Arabic: an introduction for complete beginners
Friday 22 March, 17.30
This evening course presented in collaboration with City Lit provides a foundation in modern Arabic…
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Latin: an introduction for complete beginners
Friday 22 March, 17.30
This evening course presented in collaboration with City Lit provides a foundation in basic Latin…
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Sam Moorhead on Carausius, Allectus and the first Brexit
Friday 22 March, 18.30
As Brexit approaches it might be worth considering the two Roman emperors, Carausius and Allectus,…
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An introduction to the classical world
Saturday 23 March, 10.30
This study day, with the Open University, is open to everyone. It plays to the strengths of the…
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Drawing workshop: the monumental and the playful - SOLD OUT
Sunday 24 March, 13.00
Spend a day working alongside artist Adrian Dutton, contrasting monumental dynastic sculpture with…
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Edvard Munch: love and angst - SOLD OUT
Monday 25 March, 18.30
The creator of art's most haunting and iconic face. A radical father of Expressionism. Norway’s…
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Edvard Munch: love and angst (live screening)
Monday 25 March, 18.30
Live screening of an exclusive lecture for Members. The creator of art's most haunting and iconic…
March 2019
Tuesday 12 March
Wednesday 13 March
Thursday 14 March
Friday 15 March
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08.50
Special early morning tour: an introduction to the British Museum
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10.30
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11.30
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13.15
A voyage of discovery: conserving a Tahitian mourners costume collected by Captain Cook
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14.00
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17.30
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17.30
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17.30
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17.45
Access all senses: experience the Parthenon with audio description, touch and sign language
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19.30
Saturday 16 March
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08.50
Special early morning tour: an introduction to the British Museum
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08.50
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11.00
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11.30
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13.15
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14.00
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18.15
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18.15
Sunday 17 March
Monday 18 March
Tuesday 19 March
Thursday 21 March
Friday 22 March
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08.50
Special early morning tour: an introduction to the British Museum
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11.30
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14.00
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17.30
Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics: an introduction for complete beginners
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17.30
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17.30
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18.30
Saturday 23 March
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08.50
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08.50
Special early morning tour: an introduction to the British Museum
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10.30
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11.00
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11.30
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13.15
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14.00
Sunday 24 March
Monday 25 March
Tuesday 26 March
Friday 29 March
Saturday 30 March
Sunday 31 March
April 2019
Monday 1 April
Tuesday 2 April
Wednesday 3 April
Thursday 4 April
Friday 5 April
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08.50
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08.50
Special early morning tour: an introduction to the British Museum
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08.50
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11.30
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13.15
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14.00
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17.30
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17.30
Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics: an introduction for complete beginners
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17.30
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18.30
Saturday 6 April
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08.50
Special early morning tour: an introduction to the British Museum
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08.50
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08.50
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11.00
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11.30
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13.15
10 years of the Sir Percival David Collection at the British Museum: overview and highlights
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14.00
Sunday 7 April
Tuesday 9 April
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11.00
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13.15
Wednesday 10 April
Thursday 11 April
Friday 12 April
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08.50
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08.50
Special early morning tour: an introduction to the British Museum
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08.50
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11.30
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13.15
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14.00
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14.00
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15.00
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17.30
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17.30
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17.30
Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics: an introduction for complete beginners