The last time we had the opportunity to see the British Museum collection through the eyes of a contemporary artist, it was through those of Grayson Perry, with Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman in 2011.

The 'Benin Bronzes' (made of brass and bronze) are a group of sculptures which include elaborately decorated cast relief plaques, commemorative heads, animal and human figures, items of royal regalia, ...

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Hire our tablets for a tour of a British Museum gallery and use augmented reality to examine the objects on display. Students can explore the Parthenon gallery (Room 18) with tablets, using augmented ...

Find out about Membership benefits. Join bestselling historian Dan Jones in conversation with acclaimed medievalist Helen Castor as they explore the remarkable life of Henry V. Henry V looms large ...

Join us for a private, curator-led tour of the exhibition Silk Roads. Camel caravans crossing desert dunes, merchants trading silks and spices at bazaars – these are the images that come to mind when ...

Join the Schools and Young Audiences team for an early evening private view for teachers of the special exhibition Hew Locke: what have we here? This collaborative exhibition takes a sideways look at ...

The British Museum was founded with a collection left to 'curious' and interested people. 271 years on an exhibition touring ...

Sign up to our emails and be the first to hear about upcoming events. Join us for a special preview screening of Netflix's new series KAOS, followed by a discussion ...