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Shakespeare: Staging the World
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 19th June 2012 to 25th November 2012
British Museum, Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | At British Museum
The British Museum has teamed up with the Royal Shakespeare Company this year to gain some insight into the nation's favourite playwright. There's no doubt that ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 19th June 2012 to 25th November 2012
British Museum, Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | At British Museum
The British Museum has teamed up with the Royal Shakespeare Company this year to gain some insight into the nation's favourite playwright. There's no doubt that ...More
Picasso Prints: The Vollard Suite
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 3rd May 2012 to 2nd September 2012
British Museum, Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | At British Museum
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 ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 3rd May 2012 to 2nd September 2012
British Museum, Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | At British Museum
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 ...More
Mine to Medals
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 8th February 2012 to 9th September 2012
British Museum, Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | At British Museum
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: ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 8th February 2012 to 9th September 2012
British Museum, Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | At British Museum
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: ...More
Anthropology In The World: Conference
London > Events > Business Events Dates: 8th June, 9th June and 10th June 2012
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Talks and discussions about the relevance of the study of mankind to work in various fields....More
London > Events > Business Events Dates: 8th June, 9th June and 10th June 2012
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Talks and discussions about the relevance of the study of mankind to work in various fields....More
Shakespeare's Time: Clock-Making In Elizabethan London: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Wednesday 3rd October 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Curator Paul Buck discusses the manufacture of time pieces....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Wednesday 3rd October 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Curator Paul Buck discusses the manufacture of time pieces....More
Modern Chinese Ink Paintings
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 3rd May 2012 to 2nd September 2012 - Various Times
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
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 ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 3rd May 2012 to 2nd September 2012 - Various Times
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
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 ...More
Crowns And Ducats: Shakespeare's Money And Medals
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 19th April 2012 to 25th November 2012 - Various Times
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
A display of various coins that appear in the plays of Shakespeare, shown alongside other objects, medals and prints that bring to life the vibrant theatre ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 19th April 2012 to 25th November 2012 - Various Times
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
A display of various coins that appear in the plays of Shakespeare, shown alongside other objects, medals and prints that bring to life the vibrant theatre ...More
The Horse: From Arabia To Royal Ascot
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 24th May 2012 to 30th September 2012 - Various Times
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
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 ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 24th May 2012 to 30th September 2012 - Various Times
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
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 ...More
Modern Chinese Ink Paintings: New Directions: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Thursday 7th June 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Independent speaker Anne Farrer discusses the artworks....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Thursday 7th June 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Independent speaker Anne Farrer discusses the artworks....More
Money And Modernity: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Wednesday 6th June 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Project Curator Tom Hockenhull discusses currency....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Wednesday 6th June 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Project Curator Tom Hockenhull discusses currency....More
On The Olympic Trail: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Thursday 28th June 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Curator Judith Swaddling discusses the ancient Games....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Thursday 28th June 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Curator Judith Swaddling discusses the ancient Games....More
Pegasus To Dobbin: The Horse In Mythology: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Saturday 30th June 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Education Officer Hilary Williams discusses the animal....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Saturday 30th June 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Education Officer Hilary Williams discusses the animal....More
Picasso As An Etcher: The Great Innovator: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Thursday 14th June 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Independent speaker Norman Ackroyd discusses the artist's work....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Thursday 14th June 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Independent speaker Norman Ackroyd discusses the artist's work....More
Stone Carving: Workshop
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Saturday 21st July 2012 - 10am-5pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
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London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Saturday 21st July 2012 - 10am-5pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
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Horse Power In Ice Age Art: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Wednesday 18th July 2012 - 1.15pm-2pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
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London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Wednesday 18th July 2012 - 1.15pm-2pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
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Tree To Artefact: Cedar: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Tuesday 7th August 2012 - 1.15pm-2pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
With Sherry Doyal....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Tuesday 7th August 2012 - 1.15pm-2pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
With Sherry Doyal....More
Conserving A God: The Treatment Of A Shattered Marble Sculpture: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Thursday 21st June 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Kathryn Oliver of the British Museum discusses the preservation of the object....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Thursday 21st June 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Kathryn Oliver of the British Museum discusses the preservation of the object....More
The Role Of The Polished Axe In Neolithic Society: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Wednesday 13th June 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Independent speaker Elizabeth Wilkes discusses how the weapon featured in the people's life....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Wednesday 13th June 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Independent speaker Elizabeth Wilkes discusses how the weapon featured in the people's life....More
Royal Treasures: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Thursday 31st May 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Education Officer Hilary Williams discusses objects from monarchies....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Thursday 31st May 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Education Officer Hilary Williams discusses objects from monarchies....More
Science And Money: The Technology Of Coin Production Through The Ages: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Tuesday 12th June 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Former materials scientist Paul Craddock discusses how currency is made....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Tuesday 12th June 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Former materials scientist Paul Craddock discusses how currency is made....More
Sumerian Kingship: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Saturday 23rd June 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Independent speaker Lorna Oakes discusses the civilisation's rulers....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Saturday 23rd June 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Independent speaker Lorna Oakes discusses the civilisation's rulers....More
Game Design Workshop
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Sunday 3rd June 2012 at 11am and 2pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
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London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Sunday 3rd June 2012 at 11am and 2pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
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Medieval Animation Workshop
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Sunday 10th June 2012 at 11am and 2pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
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London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Sunday 10th June 2012 at 11am and 2pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
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Glass In Tudor Times: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Thursday 15th November 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Curator Aileen Dawson discusses the material....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Thursday 15th November 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Curator Aileen Dawson discusses the material....More
Art For Eternity: Paintings From The Tomb Of Nebamun: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Saturday 16th June 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Independent speaker George Hart discusses the artwork from the grave....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Saturday 16th June 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Independent speaker George Hart discusses the artwork from the grave....More
Awaiting Collection: Treasure, Coin Hoards And The British Museum: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Saturday 9th June 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Museum Assistant Henry Flynn discusses the museum's responsibilities regarding archaeological finds....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Saturday 9th June 2012 - 1.15pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Museum Assistant Henry Flynn discusses the museum's responsibilities regarding archaeological finds....More
Warhorse: The Ancient Greek Way: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Friday 13th July 2012 - 6.30pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
With Robin Lane Fox....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Friday 13th July 2012 - 6.30pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
With Robin Lane Fox....More
New Insights Into Christian Egypt: Lecture
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Monday 9th July 2012 - 6pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Gawdat Gabra discusses the history and future of the Coptic faith in the country....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Monday 9th July 2012 - 6pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
Gawdat Gabra discusses the history and future of the Coptic faith in the country....More
North American Landscape: An Introduction: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Tuesday 21st August 2012 - 1.15pm-2pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
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London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Tuesday 21st August 2012 - 1.15pm-2pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
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Pagans, Christians And Muslims: Egypt In The First Millennium AD: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Monday 9th July 2012 at 2pm-6pm & Tuesday 10th July 2012 at 9am-6pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
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London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Monday 9th July 2012 at 2pm-6pm & Tuesday 10th July 2012 at 9am-6pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At British Museum
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What's On Today Near British Museum Picasso Prints: The Vollard Suite Exhibitions | Until 2nd September 2012 British Museum At British Museum The British Museum has recently been fortunate enough to acquire the complete Vollard Suite - a set of 100 etchings ...More Mine to Medals Exhibitions | Until 9th September 2012 British Museum At British Museum For some this British Museum exhibition may be as close as they'll get to an Olympic gold medal - despite ...More Modern Chinese Ink Paintings Exhibitions | Until 2nd September 2012 British Museum At British Museum Forty striking paintings produced by master artists in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and America over the last 100 years, ...More Crowns And Ducats: Shakespeare's Money And Medals Exhibitions | Until 25th November 2012 British Museum At British Museum A display of various coins that appear in the plays of Shakespeare, shown alongside other objects, medals and prints that ...More The Horse: From Arabia To Royal Ascot Exhibitions | Until 30th September 2012 British Museum At British Museum Stone reliefs, paintings, ceramics, manuscripts, gold and clay models, figurines, photographs, trophies and rosettes relate the history of the horse ...More All Change' Anglo-Saxon England: Talk Exhibitions | On 30th May 2012 British Museum At British Museum Katharine Hoare of the Department Of Learning, Volunteers And Audiences discusses this country's history....More Francis Davison: Collages Exhibitions | Until 31st May 2012 Austin/Desmond Fine Art 2 minutes walk from British Museum Abstract works by the artist....More  Rock Of Ages Theatre | Until 21st October 2012 Shaftesbury Theatre 4 minutes walk from British Museum A girl meets a city rocker in a famous Los Angeles rock club, and they fall in love to classic ...More  We Will Rock You Theatre | Until 20th October 2012 Dominion Theatre 4 minutes walk from British Museum A Freddie Mercury soundalike leads the Bohemians in a rebellion against the boy and girl bands who control Planet Mall, ...More 
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