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British Museum, Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3DG 
 
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Manga Comic Workshop (Over 7s)Manga Comic Workshop (Over 7s)An introduction to Manga comic printing.26th May 2013Sunday 26th May 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventToday Only
Manga Comic Workshop (Over 7s)
event > Kids Events | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Sunday 26th May 2013 at 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
An introduction to Manga comic printing.
 
Animals In Pompeii And Herculaneum: Talk (Over 7s)Animals In Pompeii And Herculaneum: Talk (Over 7s)Caroline Lawrence tells what life was like for animals in Pompeii and Herculaneum.27th May 2013Monday 27th May 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Animals In Pompeii And Herculaneum: Talk (Over 7s)
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Monday 27th May 2013 - 1pm-2pm
Caroline Lawrence tells what life was like for animals in Pompeii and Herculaneum.
 
Villas, Vines And VolcanoesVillas, Vines And VolcanoesAn interactive family learning event.27th May 2013Friday 31st May 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Villas, Vines And Volcanoes
event > Kids Events | PRICING  Free  
DATES  27th to 31st May 2013
An interactive family learning event.
 
The World Of Sutton Hoo: TalkThe World Of Sutton Hoo: TalkA gallery talk by Katharine Hoare.28th May 2013Tuesday 28th May 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
The World Of Sutton Hoo: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Tuesday 28th May 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Katharine Hoare.
 
Sculptures Of The Parthenon: TalkSculptures Of The Parthenon: Talk29th May 2013Wednesday 29th May 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Sculptures Of The Parthenon: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Wednesday 29th May 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
 
Tales Of Time: Some Clocks And Their Makers: TalkTales Of Time: Some Clocks And Their Makers: TalkA gallery talk by Oliver Cooke.30th May 2013Thursday 30th May 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Tales Of Time: Some Clocks And Their Makers: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Thursday 30th May 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Oliver Cooke.
 
Children In Pompeii And Herculaneum: Talk (Over 7s)Children In Pompeii And Herculaneum: Talk (Over 7s)Caroline Lawrence explores what life was like for a Roman child.31st May 2013Friday 31st May 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
On Soon
Children In Pompeii And Herculaneum: Talk (Over 7s)
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
PRICING  Free, adv booking essential
DATES  Friday 31st May 2013 - 1pm-2pm
Caroline Lawrence explores what life was like for a Roman child.
 
Piety And Performance: Religious Art In The Middle Ages: TalkPiety And Performance: Religious Art In The Middle Ages: TalkA gallery talk by Naomi Speakman and Lloyd DeBeer.31st May 2013Friday 31st May 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Piety And Performance: Religious Art In The Middle Ages: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Friday 31st May 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Naomi Speakman and Lloyd DeBeer.
 
Ice Age Art: Curator's Introduction: LectureIce Age Art: Curator's Introduction: LectureIllustrated introduction to the Ice Age art exhibition.31st May 2013Friday 31st May 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
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Ice Age Art: Curator's Introduction: Lecture
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
PRICING  Free, ticketed
DATES  Friday 31st May 2013 - 1.30pm-2.30pm
Illustrated introduction to the Ice Age art exhibition.
 
New Discoveries At Herculaneum: LectureNew Discoveries At Herculaneum: LectureAndrew Wallace-Hadrill discusses the amazing new discoveries resulting from his experience of working with the Herculaneum Conservation Project.31st May 2013Friday 31st May 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
On Soon
New Discoveries At Herculaneum: Lecture
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES  Friday 31st May 2013 - 6.30pm-7.30pm
Andrew Wallace-Hadrill discusses the amazing new discoveries resulting from his experience of working with the Herculaneum Conservation Project.
 
Create A Mayan Comic: Workshop (Over 7s)Create A Mayan Comic: Workshop (Over 7s)Turn a story from ancient Mexico into a comic strip.1st June 2013Saturday 1st June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Create A Mayan Comic: Workshop (Over 7s)
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Saturday 1st June 2013 - 11.30am-3.30pm
Turn a story from ancient Mexico into a comic strip.
 
Gold In Ancient Mexico: TalkGold In Ancient Mexico: TalkA gallery talk by Elizabeth Baquedano.1st June 2013Saturday 1st June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Gold In Ancient Mexico: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Saturday 1st June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Elizabeth Baquedano.
 
Disaster In The Loveliest Of Lands: Readings From Pompeii And Herculaneum: TalkDisaster In The Loveliest Of Lands: Readings From Pompeii And Herculaneum: TalkA series of readings about those living in AD 791st June 2013Saturday 1st June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
On Soon
Disaster In The Loveliest Of Lands: Readings From Pompeii And Herculaneum: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
PRICING  Free, ticketed
DATES  Saturday 1st June 2013 - 2pm-3pm
A series of readings about those living in AD 79
 
Highlights TourHighlights Tour1st June 2013Sunday 30th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
On Soon
Highlights Tour
event > Tours
DATES  1st to 30th June 2013
 
Magical Mosaic Masks: Workshop (Over 7s)Magical Mosaic Masks: Workshop (Over 7s)Design a headpiece using Photoshop.2nd June 2013Sunday 2nd June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Magical Mosaic Masks: Workshop (Over 7s)
event > Kids Events | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Sunday 2nd June 2013 - 11.30am-3.30pm
Design a headpiece using Photoshop.
 
Shop 'Til You Drop In 17th-Century England: TalkShop 'Til You Drop In 17th-Century England: TalkA gallery talk by Barrie Cook.4th June 2013Tuesday 4th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Shop 'Til You Drop In 17th-Century England: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Tuesday 4th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Barrie Cook.
 
The Art Of Influence: Asian Propaganda: TalkThe Art Of Influence: Asian Propaganda: TalkA gallery talk by Mary Ginsberg.5th June 2013Wednesday 5th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
The Art Of Influence: Asian Propaganda: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Wednesday 5th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Mary Ginsberg.
 
The Architecture Of The Great Court: TalkThe Architecture Of The Great Court: TalkA gallery talk by Hilary Williams.6th June 2013Thursday 6th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
The Architecture Of The Great Court: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Thursday 6th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Hilary Williams.
 
The Nabatean Palace Structures On Umm Al-Biyara, Petra: LectureThe Nabatean Palace Structures On Umm Al-Biyara, Petra: LectureWith Piotr Bienkowski, University of Manchester.6th June 2013Thursday 6th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
The Nabatean Palace Structures On Umm Al-Biyara, Petra: Lecture
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Thursday 6th June 2013 - 4pm
With Piotr Bienkowski, University of Manchester.
 
Conservation In Focus: Roman Vessel Glass: TalkConservation In Focus: Roman Vessel Glass: TalkA gallery talk by Julia Barton and Paul Roberts.7th June 2013Friday 7th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Conservation In Focus: Roman Vessel Glass: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Friday 7th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Julia Barton and Paul Roberts.
 
Iranian Election 2013: Questions Of National Identity: TalkIranian Election 2013: Questions Of National Identity: TalkThe significance and power of Iran's cultural heritage and how heritage reflects a nation's identities in a variety of ways.7th June 2013Friday 7th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
On Soon
Iranian Election 2013: Questions Of National Identity: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES  Friday 7th June 2013 - 6.30pm-7.30pm
The significance and power of Iran's cultural heritage and how heritage reflects a nation's identities in a variety of ways.
 
Our Explosive Past: How Humans Survived Catastrophe: Study DayOur Explosive Past: How Humans Survived Catastrophe: Study DayA day of short talks, films and other displays.8th June 2013Saturday 8th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
On Soon
Our Explosive Past: How Humans Survived Catastrophe: Study Day
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES  Saturday 8th June 2013 - 9.30am-4.45pm
A day of short talks, films and other displays.
 
Passport To The Afterlife: Workshop (Over 7s)Passport To The Afterlife: Workshop (Over 7s)Solve clues about the ancient Egyptian Book Of The Dead using a smartphone.8th June 2013Saturday 8th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Passport To The Afterlife: Workshop (Over 7s)
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Workshops | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Saturday 8th June 2013 - 11.30am-3.30pm
Solve clues about the ancient Egyptian Book Of The Dead using a smartphone.
 
Great Kings And Vassal Rulers: The Ancient Levant From The Amarna Letters: TalkGreat Kings And Vassal Rulers: The Ancient Levant From The Amarna Letters: TalkA gallery talk by George Hart.8th June 2013Saturday 8th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Great Kings And Vassal Rulers: The Ancient Levant From The Amarna Letters: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Saturday 8th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by George Hart.
 
Greeks Alive! Animation Workshop (Over 7s)Greeks Alive! Animation Workshop (Over 7s)Create animation based on myths and legends.9th June 2013Sunday 9th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
On Soon
Greeks Alive! Animation Workshop (Over 7s)
event > Kids Events
PRICING  Free, ticketed
DATES  Sunday 9th June 2013 at 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
Create animation based on myths and legends.
 
Pompeii And Herculaneum: Curator's Introduction: LecturePompeii And Herculaneum: Curator's Introduction: LectureA talk from historian Paul Roberts.10th June 2013Monday 10th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Pompeii And Herculaneum: Curator's Introduction: Lecture
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Monday 10th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A talk from historian Paul Roberts.
 
The Cult Of Bacchus In Late Roman Britain: TalkThe Cult Of Bacchus In Late Roman Britain: TalkA gallery talk by Belinda Crerar.11th June 2013Tuesday 11th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
The Cult Of Bacchus In Late Roman Britain: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Tuesday 11th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Belinda Crerar.
 
Animals And African Art: Their Function And Symbolism: TalkAnimals And African Art: Their Function And Symbolism: TalkA gallery talk by Fiona Sheales.12th June 2013Wednesday 12th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Animals And African Art: Their Function And Symbolism: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Wednesday 12th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Fiona Sheales.
 
Life And Death In Roman Britain: TalkLife And Death In Roman Britain: TalkA talk by Ralph Jackson.13th June 2013Thursday 13th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Life And Death In Roman Britain: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Thursday 13th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A talk by Ralph Jackson.
 
The Way Of TeaThe Way Of TeaA demonstration of the Japanese tea ceremony.14th June 2013Friday 14th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
The Way Of Tea
event > Kids Events | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Friday 14th June 2013 at 2pm-3pm and 3pm-4pm
A demonstration of the Japanese tea ceremony.
 
Developments In Ming Ceramics: TalkDevelopments In Ming Ceramics: TalkA gallery talk by Yu-Ping Luk.14th June 2013Friday 14th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Developments In Ming Ceramics: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Friday 14th June 2013 - 1.45pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Yu-Ping Luk.
 
Does Latin Have A Future'Does Latin Have A Future'A debate examining Latin and broader culture.14th June 2013Friday 14th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
On Soon
Does Latin Have A Future'
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES  Friday 14th June 2013 - 6.30pm-8pm
A debate examining Latin and broader culture.
 
Thoughts And Things In China: ConferenceThoughts And Things In China: ConferenceLeading scholars discuss significant issues in the field of Chinese art and archaeology.14th June 2013Saturday 15th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
On Soon
Thoughts And Things In China: Conference
event > Business Events > Conferences
DATES  Friday 14th June 2013 at 9.30am-6.30pm & Saturday 15th June 2013 at 10am-6.30pm
Leading scholars discuss significant issues in the field of Chinese art and archaeology.
 
Digital Dress Up: Workshop (Over 7s)Digital Dress Up: Workshop (Over 7s)Children can find out what they would look like wearing various outfits.15th June 2013Saturday 15th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Digital Dress Up: Workshop (Over 7s)
event > Kids Events | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Saturday 15th June 2013 - 11.30am-3.30pm
Children can find out what they would look like wearing various outfits.
 
Alexander The Great And The Hellenistic World: TalkAlexander The Great And The Hellenistic World: TalkA gallery talk by Carolyn Perry.15th June 2013Saturday 15th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Alexander The Great And The Hellenistic World: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Saturday 15th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Carolyn Perry.
 
Roman Fresco Painting WorkshopRoman Fresco Painting WorkshopA session learning about the painting style.15th June 2013Saturday 15th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
On Soon
Roman Fresco Painting Workshop
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions
DATES  Saturday 15th June 2013 - 11pm-4pm
A session learning about the painting style.
 
Make A Secret Code: Workshop (Over 7s)Make A Secret Code: Workshop (Over 7s)Make a secret code using Photoshop.16th June 2013Sunday 16th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Make A Secret Code: Workshop (Over 7s)
event > Kids Events | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Sunday 16th June 2013 - 11.30am-3.30pm
Make a secret code using Photoshop.
 
The Romans At Dinner: A View From Archaeology And Art: LectureThe Romans At Dinner: A View From Archaeology And Art: LectureA lecture discussing Roman dining practices.17th June 2013Monday 17th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
On Soon
The Romans At Dinner: A View From Archaeology And Art: Lecture
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
PRICING  Free, ticketed
DATES  Monday 17th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2.15pm
A lecture discussing Roman dining practices.
 
Eastern India: Crucible Of The Buddhist World: TalkEastern India: Crucible Of The Buddhist World: TalkA gallery talk by Richard Blurton.18th June 2013Tuesday 18th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Eastern India: Crucible Of The Buddhist World: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Tuesday 18th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Richard Blurton.
 
Bronze Age Britain: In And Out Of Ancient Europe: TalkBronze Age Britain: In And Out Of Ancient Europe: TalkA gallery talk by Neil Wilkin.19th June 2013Wednesday 19th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Bronze Age Britain: In And Out Of Ancient Europe: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Wednesday 19th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Neil Wilkin.
 
Decoding Kitaj's Prints: TalkDecoding Kitaj's Prints: TalkA gallery talk by Jennifer Ramkalawon.20th June 2013Thursday 20th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Decoding Kitaj's Prints: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Thursday 20th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Jennifer Ramkalawon.
 
Art In New Kingdom Egypt: TalkArt In New Kingdom Egypt: TalkA gallery talk by Carol Andrews.21st June 2013Friday 21st June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Art In New Kingdom Egypt: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Friday 21st June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Carol Andrews.
 
Early Steps Towards Farming In The Zagros Mountains Of Iran And Iraq: New Archaeological InvestigatiEarly Steps Towards Farming In The Zagros Mountains Of Iran And Iraq: New Archaeological InvestigatiA lecture on the research found on Neolithic sites in these regions.21st June 2013Friday 21st June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Early Steps Towards Farming In The Zagros Mountains Of Iran And Iraq: New Archaeological Investigati
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Friday 21st June 2013 - 6pm
A lecture on the research found on Neolithic sites in these regions.
 
Kitaj As I Knew Him: LectureKitaj As I Knew Him: LectureCurator Colin Wiggins will discuss the artists career.21st June 2013Friday 21st June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
On Soon
Kitaj As I Knew Him: Lecture
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES  Friday 21st June 2013 - 6.30pm-8pm
Curator Colin Wiggins will discuss the artists career.
 
Olympic Champions!: Workshop (Over 7s)Olympic Champions!: Workshop (Over 7s)Become an ancient Green Olympian.22nd June 2013Saturday 22nd June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Olympic Champions!: Workshop (Over 7s)
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Saturday 22nd June 2013 - 11.30am-3.30pm
Become an ancient Green Olympian.
 
The Kingdom Of Urartu: Rival Of The Assyrian Empire: TalkThe Kingdom Of Urartu: Rival Of The Assyrian Empire: TalkA gallery talk by Lorna Oakes.22nd June 2013Saturday 22nd June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
The Kingdom Of Urartu: Rival Of The Assyrian Empire: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Saturday 22nd June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Lorna Oakes.
 
Manga Comic Workshop (Over 7s)Manga Comic Workshop (Over 7s)An introduction to Manga comic printing.23rd June 2013Sunday 23rd June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
On Soon
Manga Comic Workshop (Over 7s)
event > Kids Events
PRICING  Free, ticketed
DATES  Sunday 23rd June 2013 at 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
An introduction to Manga comic printing.
 
Tracing Objects Around The Indian Ocean: TalkTracing Objects Around The Indian Ocean: TalkA gallery talk by Sarah Longair.25th June 2013Tuesday 25th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free EventOn Soon
Tracing Objects Around The Indian Ocean: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Tuesday 25th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Sarah Longair.
 
Sculptures Of The Parthenon: TalkSculptures Of The Parthenon: Talk26th June 2013Wednesday 26th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free Event 
Sculptures Of The Parthenon: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Wednesday 26th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
 
Coins And The Bible: TalkCoins And The Bible: TalkA gallery talk by Richard Abdy.27th June 2013Thursday 27th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free Event 
Coins And The Bible: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Thursday 27th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Richard Abdy.
 
The Way Of TeaThe Way Of TeaA demonstration of the Japanese tea ceremony.28th June 2013Friday 28th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free Event 
The Way Of Tea
event > Kids Events | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Friday 28th June 2013 at 2pm-3pm and 3pm-4pm
A demonstration of the Japanese tea ceremony.
 
A Little Gay History: LectureA Little Gay History: LectureThe history of same-sex desire is discussed.28th June 2013Friday 28th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
 
A Little Gay History: Lecture
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES  Friday 28th June 2013 - 6.30pm-7.30pm
The history of same-sex desire is discussed.
 
Boushra Almutawakel To Michael Rakowitz: Recent Acquisitions Of Works By Arab Artists: TalkBoushra Almutawakel To Michael Rakowitz: Recent Acquisitions Of Works By Arab Artists: TalkA gallery talk by Venetia Porter.28th June 2013Saturday 29th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free Event 
Boushra Almutawakel To Michael Rakowitz: Recent Acquisitions Of Works By Arab Artists: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Friday 28th and Saturday 29th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Venetia Porter.
 
Photography Mystery Trails: Workshop (Over 5s)Photography Mystery Trails: Workshop (Over 5s)Following photography trails through the galleries.29th June 2013Saturday 29th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free Event 
Photography Mystery Trails: Workshop (Over 5s)
event > Kids Events | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Saturday 29th June 2013 - 11.30am-3.30pm
Following photography trails through the galleries.
 
Contemporary Artistic Practice: Responses To Middle Eastern Traditions: LectureContemporary Artistic Practice: Responses To Middle Eastern Traditions: LectureA discussion on musical heritage from Merit Ariane Stephanos.29th June 2013Saturday 29th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
 
Contemporary Artistic Practice: Responses To Middle Eastern Traditions: Lecture
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES  Saturday 29th June 2013 - 2.15pm-3.45pm
A discussion on musical heritage from Merit Ariane Stephanos.
 
Shadow Puppet Workshop (Over 7s)Shadow Puppet Workshop (Over 7s)Learn about and then produce shadow puppets.30th June 2013Sunday 30th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
 
Shadow Puppet Workshop (Over 7s)
event > Kids Events
PRICING  Free, ticketed
DATES  Sunday 30th June 2013 at 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
Learn about and then produce shadow puppets.
 
On Preservation And Nostalgia In Architecture: LectureOn Preservation And Nostalgia In Architecture: LectureA panel discusses approaches taken towards architectural conservation in the historical areas of Bahrain.30th June 2013Sunday 30th June 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
 
On Preservation And Nostalgia In Architecture: Lecture
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES  Sunday 30th June 2013 - 2pm-3.30pm
A panel discusses approaches taken towards architectural conservation in the historical areas of Bahrain.
 
Britain During The Last Days Of Pompeii And Herculaneum: TalkBritain During The Last Days Of Pompeii And Herculaneum: TalkA gallery talk by Ian Leins.2nd July 2013Tuesday 2nd July 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free Event 
Britain During The Last Days Of Pompeii And Herculaneum: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Tuesday 2nd July 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Ian Leins.
 
Meanwhile, In Britain...: Women Under The Roman Empire: LectureMeanwhile, In Britain...: Women Under The Roman Empire: LectureLindsay Allason-Jones considers the changes that the invasion made on southern Britain.5th July 2013Friday 5th July 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
 
Meanwhile, In Britain...: Women Under The Roman Empire: Lecture
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
PRICING  Free, ticketed
DATES  Friday 5th July 2013 - 1.15pm-2.15pm
Lindsay Allason-Jones considers the changes that the invasion made on southern Britain.
 
Royal Northern College Of MusicRoyal Northern College Of MusicThe students perform a classical music concert.5th July 2013Friday 5th July 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free Event 
Royal Northern College Of Music
event > Concerts > Classical | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Friday 5th July 2013 - 6pm-9pm
The students perform a classical music concert.
 
Highlights TourHighlights Tour6th July 2013Sunday 28th July 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
 
Highlights Tour
event > Tours
DATES  6th to 28th July 2013
 
Pompeii And Herculaneum: Curator's Introduction: LecturePompeii And Herculaneum: Curator's Introduction: LectureA talk from historian Paul Roberts.11th July 2013Thursday 11th July 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
 
Pompeii And Herculaneum: Curator's Introduction: Lecture
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
PRICING  Free, ticketed
DATES  Thursday 11th July 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A talk from historian Paul Roberts.
 
The 2013 Raymond And Beverley Sackler Distinguished Lecture In Egyptology: LectureThe 2013 Raymond And Beverley Sackler Distinguished Lecture In Egyptology: LectureA lecture from Vivian Davies.11th July 2013Thursday 11th July 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
 
The 2013 Raymond And Beverley Sackler Distinguished Lecture In Egyptology: Lecture
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES  Thursday 11th July 2013 - 6pm-7pm
A lecture from Vivian Davies.
 
Annual Egyptological Colloquium: ConferenceAnnual Egyptological Colloquium: ConferenceA two-day colloquium on research findings in Nubia.11th July 2013Friday 12th July 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
 
Annual Egyptological Colloquium: Conference
event > Business Events > Conferences
DATES  Thursday 11th July 2013 at 10am-6pm & Friday 12th July 2013 at 10am-5.30pm
A two-day colloquium on research findings in Nubia.
 
Fictionalising Pompeii: LectureFictionalising Pompeii: LectureWith fiction writer Lindsey Davis.12th July 2013Friday 12th July 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
 
Fictionalising Pompeii: Lecture
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES  Friday 12th July 2013 - 6.30pm-7.45pm
With fiction writer Lindsey Davis.
 
Highlights TourHighlights Tour3rd August 2013Saturday 31st August 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
 
Highlights Tour
event > Tours
DATES  3rd to 31st August 2013
 
Highlights TourHighlights Tour1st September 2013Sunday 29th September 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
 
Highlights Tour
event > Tours
DATES  1st to 29th September 2013
 
Glorious Discoveries: Sir William Hamilton, Pompeii And Herculaneum: TalkGlorious Discoveries: Sir William Hamilton, Pompeii And Herculaneum: TalkA gallery talk by Ian Jenkins.12th September 2013Thursday 12th September 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Free Event 
Glorious Discoveries: Sir William Hamilton, Pompeii And Herculaneum: Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Thursday 12th September 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Ian Jenkins.
 
Pompeii And Herculaneum: Curator's Introduction: LecturePompeii And Herculaneum: Curator's Introduction: LectureA talk from historian Paul Roberts.12th September 2013Thursday 12th September 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
 
Pompeii And Herculaneum: Curator's Introduction: Lecture
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
PRICING  Free, ticketed
DATES  Thursday 12th September 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A talk from historian Paul Roberts.
 
Colombian GoldColombian GoldFeaturing up to 150 masterworks from the Gold Museum in Bogota, Colombia, alongside pieces from the British Museum's own collection, this exhibition will examine the ritual that lies behind the myth of El Dorado and the 'Lost City of Gold' that kept European explorers fascinated for more than two centuries. 12th September 2013Sunday 12th January 2014 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
 
Colombian Gold
event > Exhibitions
DATES  12th September 2013 to 12th January 2014
Featuring up to 150 masterworks from the Gold Museum in Bogota, Colombia, alongside pieces from the British Museum's own collection, this exhibition will exami... More about this event
 
Shunga: Sex and Humour in Japanese ArtShunga: Sex and Humour in Japanese ArtShunga refers to a group of sexually explicit painting, prints and illustrations that were produced in Japan between 1600 and 1900. The images range from being funny, tender or beautiful and have become increasingly thought of as taboo. Displaying a number of these images, this British Museum exhibition will aim to answer what shunga actually is an3rd October 2013Sunday 5th January 2014 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
 
Shunga: Sex and Humour in Japanese Art
event > Exhibitions
DATES  3rd October 2013 to 5th January 2014
Shunga refers to a group of sexually explicit painting, prints and illustrations that were produced in Japan between 1600 and 1900. The images range from being... More about this event
 
Highlights TourHighlights Tour5th October 2013Sunday 27th October 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
 
Highlights Tour
event > Tours
DATES  5th to 27th October 2013
 
Highlights TourHighlights Tour2nd November 2013Saturday 30th November 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
 
Highlights Tour
event > Tours
DATES  2nd to 30th November 2013
 
Highlights TourHighlights Tour1st December 2013Sunday 29th December 2013 Where:
British Museum,   Great Russell Street      WC1B 3DG
Category: event
 
Highlights Tour
event > Tours
DATES  1st to 29th December 2013
 
 
 

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English Chamber Choir
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London Community Gospel Choir
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Jazz@Pizza Express 8 minutes walk from British Museum

Gospel music inspired by other genres such as swing-beat, R&B and soul....More

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