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The British Museum has nine function rooms; the largest can hold a maximum of 329 guests, the smallest is ideal for 16.
If you wanted to thoroughly explore the British Museum, it would take months, if not years. Over seven millions objects from all over the world are housed in this impressive museum of human history and culture (many of the artifacts are stored underneath the museum due to lack of space). Founded in 1753, displays ranging from prehistoric to modern times were primarily based on the collections of physician and scientist, Sir Hans Sloane. Notable objects include the Parthenon Sculptures (also sometimes called the Elgin Marbles), the Rosetta Stone, the Sutton Hoo and Mildenhall treasures, and the Portland Vase. The hieroglyphics and classical sculptures are instantly recognisable and world famous. The museum's collection of ancient Egyptian mummies is world famous and The Michael Cohen Gallery in this section includes a special tomb-chapel room dedicated to the life Negamun, a wealthy Egyptian who died around 1350 BC. This Egyptian gallery was one of four to open in 2008-09 including spaces dedicated to Clocks and Watches, Medieval Europe, and the Percival David Collection of Chinese Art, part of the Sir Joseph Hotung Centre for Ceramic Studies. The crowning glory of the museum its central hub, the glass domed Great Court designed by Lord Norman Foster - the largest covered public square in Europe.British Museum images
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The East Foyer
Capacity
Reception
329
Dinner
120
Dimensions
Area
248m²
The West Foyer
Capacity
Reception
329
Dinner
120
Dimensions
Area
248m²
The Studio
Capacity
Theatre
35
Classroom
16
Boardroom
18
Dimensions
The Raymond and Beverly Sackler Room A
Capacity
Theatre
45
Classroom
20
Boardroom
18
Dimensions
The Raymond and Beverly Sackler Room B
Capacity
Theatre
45
Classroom
20
Boardroom
18
Dimensions
Both Sackler Rooms A+B
Capacity
Theatre
90
Classroom
45
Boardroom
35
Cabaret
50
Dimensions
The Claus Moser Room
Capacity
Theatre
35
Classroom
16
Boardroom
18
Dimensions
BP Lecture Theatre
Capacity
Theatre
329
Dimensions
Area
339.8m²
Stevenson Lecture Theatre
Capacity
Theatre
146
Dimensions
Area
117m²
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British Museum events
Horses From The Middle East And BeyondHorses From The Middle East And BeyondA two day seminar about the animal's history.26th May 2012Saturday 26th May 2012
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventHorses From The Middle East And Beyond
event Running until Saturday 26th May 2012TIMES Friday 25th May and Saturday 26th May 2012 - 10am-5pm PRICING Free
A two day seminar about the animal's history.
Stone Carving: WorkshopStone Carving: Workshop26th May 2012Saturday 26th May 2012
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Publish Your Own Magazine: Workshop (Ages 13-18)Publish Your Own Magazine: Workshop (Ages 13-18)26th May 2012Saturday 26th May 2012
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventPublish Your Own Magazine: Workshop (Ages 13-18)
event Saturday 26th May 2012TIMES 11am-4pm PRICING Free
Create A Comic: Workshop (Over 7s)Create A Comic: Workshop (Over 7s)26th May 2012Saturday 26th May 2012
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Alexander The Great And The Conquest Of Egypt: TalkAlexander The Great And The Conquest Of Egypt: TalkIndependent speaker George Hart discusses the ruler's campaign in the country.26th May 2012Saturday 26th May 2012
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventAlexander The Great And The Conquest Of Egypt: Talk
event Saturday 26th May 2012TIMES 1.15pm PRICING Free
Independent speaker George Hart discusses the ruler's campaign in the country.
Town Of RunnersTown Of RunnersThe Ethiopian rural town of Bekoji has given birth to Olympic and World champions Tirunesh Dibaba and Kenenisa Bekele - two supreme competitors who have overcome the adversity of their surroundings to chase their dreams on the running track. This documentary travels to this community to meet three children who hope to sprint in the footsteps of the26th May 2012Thursday 31st May 2012
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventTown Of Runners
event Running until Thursday 31st May 2012TIMES 25th May to 31st May 2012 PRICING general admission Free
The Ethiopian rural town of Bekoji has given birth to Olympic and World champions Tirunesh Dibaba and Kenenisa Bekele - two supreme competitors who have overcome the adversity of their surroundings to chase their dreams on the running track. This documentary travels to this community to meet three children who hope to sprint in the footsteps of the
Picasso Prints: The Vollard SuitePicasso Prints: The Vollard SuiteThe British Museum has recently been fortunate enough to acquire the complete Vollard Suite - a set of 100 etchings produced by Picasso between 1930 and 1937. With Picasso arguably being the 20th century's most important artist, this generosity by the Hamish Parker Charitable Trust has put the British Museum in a unique position, offering the abili26th May 2012Sunday 2nd September 2012
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: event
Picasso Prints: The Vollard Suiteevent
Running until Sunday 2nd September 2012
TIMES 3rd May 2012 to 2nd September 2012 PRICING Free
The British Museum has recently been fortunate enough to acquire the complete Vollard Suite - a set of 100 etchings produced by Picasso between 1930 and 1937. With Picasso arguably being the 20th century's most important artist, this generosity by the Hamish Parker Charitable Trust has put the British Museum in a unique position, offering the abili... More about this event
TIMES 3rd May 2012 to 2nd September 2012 PRICING Free
The British Museum has recently been fortunate enough to acquire the complete Vollard Suite - a set of 100 etchings produced by Picasso between 1930 and 1937. With Picasso arguably being the 20th century's most important artist, this generosity by the Hamish Parker Charitable Trust has put the British Museum in a unique position, offering the abili... More about this event
Modern Chinese Ink PaintingsModern Chinese Ink PaintingsForty striking paintings produced by master artists in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and America over the last 100 years, including a splashed landscape by Zhang Daqian and a group of six monumental works by Liu Dan.26th May 2012Sunday 2nd September 2012
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventModern Chinese Ink Paintings
event Running until Sunday 2nd September 2012TIMES Various Times PRICING Free
Forty striking paintings produced by master artists in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and America over the last 100 years, including a splashed landscape by Zhang Daqian and a group of six monumental works by Liu Dan.
Mine to MedalsMine to MedalsFor some this British Museum exhibition may be as close as they'll get to an Olympic gold medal - despite their best endeavours. Mine to Medals: the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games medals shows the discs designed by British artist David Watkins that will be earned, through sweat and years of hard training, by the winning atheletes in the 226th May 2012Sunday 9th September 2012
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventMine to Medalsevent
Running until Sunday 9th September 2012
TIMES 8th February 2012 to 9th September 2012 PRICING Free
For some this British Museum exhibition may be as close as they'll get to an Olympic gold medal - despite their best endeavours. Mine to Medals: the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games medals shows the discs designed by British artist David Watkins that will be earned, through sweat and years of hard training, by the winning atheletes in the 2... More about this event
TIMES 8th February 2012 to 9th September 2012 PRICING Free
For some this British Museum exhibition may be as close as they'll get to an Olympic gold medal - despite their best endeavours. Mine to Medals: the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games medals shows the discs designed by British artist David Watkins that will be earned, through sweat and years of hard training, by the winning atheletes in the 2... More about this event
The Horse: From Arabia To Royal AscotThe Horse: From Arabia To Royal AscotStone reliefs, paintings, ceramics, manuscripts, gold and clay models, figurines, photographs, trophies and rosettes relate the history of the horse from the introduction of the Arabian breed in the 18th century to present day.26th May 2012Sunday 30th September 2012
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventThe Horse: From Arabia To Royal Ascot
event Running until Sunday 30th September 2012TIMES Various Times PRICING Free
Stone reliefs, paintings, ceramics, manuscripts, gold and clay models, figurines, photographs, trophies and rosettes relate the history of the horse from the introduction of the Arabian breed in the 18th century to present day.
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