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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

An essential part of supporting the cultural and public sector is supporting its workforce. The British Museum runs various sharing skills, training and professional development initiatives. These are ...

See the small inscribed plate and more objects in the Greek and Roman life gallery. Visit Room 69 What can a small, inscribed plate tell us about slavery in ancient Rome? Slavery played a significant ...

The Department of Egypt and Sudan houses an extensive collection that offers unique insights into the peoples and cultures of the Nile Valley, from the Palaeolithic (about 14,000 BC) until the present ...

KS2 History: the achievements of the earliest civilisations – ancient Egypt. Explore the timeline below to learn about key moments in ancient Egyptian history. The civilisation of ancient Egypt lasted ...

Wheelchair reservations and Blue Badge Parking are booked through the British Museum Ticketing team. For information on how to borrow a wheelchair or obtain on-site parking, please see the 'Borrow a ...

All our titles are available to purchase from the Museum bookshop and from our online shop. Inspired by the famous collections of the British Museum, our titles range across the fine and decorative ...

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 ...

Conglomerate stela, rectangular, subsequently re-used as a nether millstone: two horizontal registers of hieroglyphs records the names of Shabako and the 'perhaps ancient fiction' of his attempt to ...