what's on in February 
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We are delighted to announce two of our major exhibitions for 2015!Defining beauty: the body in ancient Greek art, opening 26 March, will feature over 120 objects including some of the most beautiful Greek sculpture to have survived from antiquity. The BP exhibition Indigenous Australia: enduring civilisation, opening 23 April, will be the first major exhibition in the UK to present a history of Indigenous Australia through objects. Book your tickets now for both exhibitions, or become a Member and see both exhibitions at your leisure. It’s also a great time to enjoy our current exhibition Ancient lives, new discoveries, with a free curator’s introduction on 20 February. Plus don’t miss our free holiday drop-in activities this February half-term, celebrating the Chinese Year of the Goat!
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Now extended – until 19 Apr 2015
★★★★ The Telegraph
‘a revelatory show’ The Times ‘I was absorbed and utterly transported’ Independent
Due to popular demand this exhibition has now been extended to 19 April 2015. Come face to face with eight people who lived in ancient Egypt and Sudan through the latest digital technology. Discover new information about each mummy, unravel the mysteries of mummification and gain an insight into their lives.
You can also complement your exhibition visit with a number of food and drink offers. Enjoy a North African-inspired menu or an afternoon tea in the stunning Great Court Restaurant.
Sponsored by Julius Baer
Technology partner Samsung |
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26 Mar – 5 Jul 2015
Experience the brilliance and diversity of ancient Greek art in this major exhibition focusing on the human body. For centuries the ancient Greeks experimented with ways of representing the human body, both as an object of beauty and a bearer of meaning.
The remarkable works of art in this exhibition range from the abstract simplicity of prehistoric figurines to the breathtaking realism in the age of Alexander the Great. These works continued to inspire artists for hundreds of years, giving form to thought and shaping our own perceptions of ourselves.
Sponsored by Julius Baer
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23 Apr – 2 Aug 2015
Discover the remarkable story of one of the world’s oldest continuing cultures in this new exhibition.
The show will be the first major exhibition in the UK to present a history of Indigenous Australia through objects, and will celebrate the cultural strength and resilience of both Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders – a culture that has continued for over 60,000 years.
Supported by BP
Logistics partner IAG Cargo Organised with the National Museum of Australia |
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5 Feb – 16 Aug 2015
Marking the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, this exhibition will focus on the printed propaganda that either reviled or glorified Napoleon Bonaparte, on both sides of the English Channel.
5 Feb – 16 Aug 2015
Discover a selection of clothing from the Pacific made of barkcloth, including a myriad of styles and designs.
Until 15 Feb 2015
Find out how an iconic bronze head of Rome’s first emperor Augustus became a symbol of African resistance.
The Asahi Shimbun Displays
Until 1 Mar 2015
Drawn from recent acquisitions of works by artists of the Middle East and North Africa, this display explores the effects of exile.
Until 31 May 2015
A small display showing the long and complex history of Indian Ocean trade and exchange, from ancient times to the present.
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Mon 16 Jan – Fri 20 Jan, 11.00–16.00
Celebrate the Chinese Year of the Goat with a whole week of activities for all the family this February half-term. Be creative and make something to take home, help create a giant artwork in the Great Court or listen to stories about China.
The giant artwork will remain on display in the Great Court for everyone to see and enjoy throughout the week. Each day will have a different programme, so come back as often as you can.
Free, just drop in
Supported by The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the UK.
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