The Parthenon was built as a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. It was the centrepiece of an ambitious building programme on the Acropolis of Athens. The temple's great size and lavish use of ...

Plan a self-led visit to the Museum to explore the permanent collection or special exhibitions. You can also combine your visit with a facilitated session. Our learning team recommend you visit the ...

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 ...

Marvel at the Renaissance treasures collected by Baron Ferdinand Rothschild MP (1839–1898), displayed in a new gallery at the British Museum. The Waddesdon Bequest is a collection of nearly 300 ...

For homewares and gifts inspired by Beatrix Potter, visit the British Museum Shop. Among the most popular works in the British Museum's prints and drawings collection are the complete watercolours by ...

Get closer to Greek Revival architecture at the British Museum. In the 1820s, the English architect Sir Robert Smirke (1780–1867) designed an extraordinary new home for the British Museum. He chose to ...

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 ...