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Children go free to all of the Museum’s special exhibitions.
Family guides are also available, and are full of fun ways to explore the exhibitions.
Explore a golden age in China’s history when the Ming dynasty emperors sent ships as far as India, Arabia and East Africa. Many of the spectacular objects on display have only been excavated in the past ten years and have never been seen outside China.
Supported by BP
Now extended until 19 Apr 2015
This exhibition will bring you face to face with eight mummies from ancient Egypt and Sudan. See them as never before, using hands-on technology to unlock hidden secrets.
Sponsored by Julius Baer
Technology partner Samsung
Until 25 Jan 2015
This exhibition examines 600 years of German history in the context of the fall of the Berlin Wall – from art by Dürer and Baselitz to Meissen porcelain, Bauhaus design and even a VW Beetle!
Sponsored by Betsy and Jack Ryan
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Sun 26 Oct, 11.00–16.00
Join in with free family drawing workshops using Chinese colours and forms as part of the annual Big Draw.
Free, just drop in
27 Oct – 31 Oct, 11.00–16.00
Explore Ming China with us this half term. You can learn to paint with a Chinese brush to add to our growing artwork, be taken on an adventure listening to stories of China and make your own dragon hand puppet to take home.
Free, just drop in
Supported by BP
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The British Museum plays host to Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, in cinemas December 2014. To celebrate the new release, you can take part in the Night at the Museum Mile trail across 12 museums over half-term (17–31 October). The more museums you visit, the more chances you have to win amazing prizes, including a trip to LA!
Sat 18 Oct, 14.30
Come to the British Museum for a screening of the original Night at the Museum (2006) movie.
Free, just drop in
Part of Night at the Museum Mile, delivered by inmidtown
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Under 5s and their parents and careers can explore the themes of the exhibition Ancient lives, new discoveries together through playful and multisensory activities.
Fri 28 Nov, 10.30–12.00
Explore the sounds, sights, sounds and smells of ancient Egypt. Wrap up a teddy mummy, draw in the desert sands and build a tomb (with knocking down afterwards encouraged!)
Free, just drop in
Fri 5 Dec & Mon 8 Dec, 10.30–12.00
Join us for a morning of creative and messy activity exploring the colours, shapes and patterns of ancient Egypt. Investigate a range of art materials and create your own masterpiece to take home.
Free, limited places
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Sun 25 Oct, 11.00–16.00
Take part in a range of digital activities inspired by China. Find your zodiac character, make your own digital vase and more! Suitable for ages 5+.
Free, just drop in
Sat 1 Nov, 11.00–16.00
Learn about beautiful seal stones from China, and create your own digital seal using Photoshop. Suitable for ages 7+
Free, limited places
Sun 23 Nov, 10.30–16.00
Explore objects from around the Museum, then build your own interactive version using the cutting edge Arduino toolkit to bring your project alive. This session is run by Codasign. Includes 60 mins for lunch (not provided). Suitable for ages 13–15.
Free, booking essential
You can enjoy free workshops for families and young people every weekend in the Samsung Digital Discovery Centre.
Sponsored by Samsung
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Sat 8 Nov & Sun 9 Nov, 12.00–16.00
As part of the British Museum programme for communities, supplementary school students have created performances and art installations based on objects on display in the Roman, Ancient Iran and Clocks and Watches galleries.
Families are invited to view the art display, dance and storytelling performances in the galleries and take part in an arts workshop in the Great Court, all designed and created by young people. Learn about their explorations and make new discoveries of your own!
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Enjoy a family-friendly visit to the British Museum this half-term. The Ford Centre facilities can be used free of charge by families, kids eat free in the Gallery Café and our galleries and exhibitions are accessible with buggies.
We have a huge range of free trails and backpacks to help you explore the galleries together. Visit the Families Desk in the Great Court to pick one up at the start of your visit.
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