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 ...

Find out about Membership benefits. Join curator Dr Akiko Yano to explore a rich collection of artworks in the context of Japanese salon culture. In the late 18th and 19th centuries, Japanese salons ...

This guide is written using short, easy to read sentences. It can be used by anyone, including visitors with additional learning needs, families and speakers of other languages. This guide takes you ...

From an African king to a Chinese princess, meet the fascinating figures whose stories are forever entwined with the Silk ...

Enjoy free unlimited entry to all exhibitions and access to exclusive Members' events and the Members' Room.

The British Museum cares for a large collection of tao'a (treasures) from the Pacific island of Rapa Nui (Easter Island), ...

The British Museum was founded with a collection left to 'curious' and interested people. 271 years on an exhibition touring the UK, and now approaching its final week in Wales, explores what it means ...

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 ...

Large stone sculptures and reliefs were a striking feature of the palaces and temples of ancient Assyria (modern northern Iraq). Visit Rooms 6a and 6b to see two colossal winged human-headed lions ...

What comes to mind when you hear the term 'Silk Road'? Camels? Very likely. Silk? Of course. Deserts, spices and Marco Polo? Quite possibly. All are indelibly linked to this famous route, popularly ...

Explore the cultural heritage of the world and make unexpected connections with a breadth of programming designed for adults of all ages including talks, debates, performances, study days and short ...