Enjoy exclusive events, unlimited access to exhibitions and the Members' Room, plus discounts in the Museum shops, cafés and restaurants. Whether you explore the galleries or the new Silk Roads ...

The British Museum's collection includes around 80 objects from the northern Ethiopian locality of Maqdala (now known as Amba Mariam), where in the second half of the 19th century Emperor Tewodros II ...

Go on a journey to discover some stories of the Maya world, from Victorian explorers to modern technology. In collaboration with Google Arts & Culture, the British Museum has digitised and ...

Find information about ticket types, how and when the tickets can be used, plus our resale and cancellation policy. These terms and conditions are to be read in ...

On the way you'll track down amazing treasures and see intriguing objects from human history. There'll be objects to find, questions to answer and ideas to discuss. Explore in the Museum Download and ...

Mesopotamia is important because it witnessed crucial advancements in the development of human civilisation between 6000–1550 BC. The word 'mesopotamia' comes from the ancient words 'meso', which ...

The British Museum's collection has grown since 1753 and the acquisition of the founding collection of Sir Hans Sloane. Objects have been acquired in a variety of ways. Some objects are subject to ...

KS2 History: the achievements of the earliest civilisations – ancient Egypt. The ancient Egyptians believed in many different gods and goddesses. Each one had their own role to play in maintaining ...

An unconventional figure, Maria Sibylla Merian is best known for her publication of drawings documenting the natural world of Suriname, which were created with support from her daughters. The ...

Advance booking is essential, but walk-ins may be available on the day. Please speak with a member of the team. Dine under the magnificent roof of the Great Court. At the Great Court Restaurant, you ...

What have we here? Join renowned Guyanese-British artist Hew Locke as he turns his lens on the British Museum collection in a collaborative exhibition exploring histories of British imperial power. In ...