 | What’s onJanuary 2015 |
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2015 will be a busy year at the Museum and we’ll be announcing new major exhibitions in the next few weeks – so stay tuned! January is your last chance to discover 600 years of German history in Germany: memories of a nation, which closes on 25 Jan. Thanks to Viking Cruises, you have the chance to discover Germany for yourself with an 8-day cruise for two along the beautiful River Rhine. It’s also a great time to enjoy our mummies exhibition, where you can come face to face with eight people who lived in ancient Egypt and Sudan using interactive technology.
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Until 25 Jan 2015
‘superb... some of the most fascinating and resonant objects in German history’ The Guardian
25 years ago the Berlin Wall fell and a new Germany was born. From the Renaissance to reunification and beyond, this exhibition uses extraordinary objects to explore 600 years of German history filled with both triumphs and terrible tragedies.
If you missed the accompanying major BBC Radio 4 seriespresented by Neil MacGregor, you can catch up with past episodes and discover related content on the BBC’s website.
A book written by Neil MacGregor to accompany the exhibition and radio series is now available.
Sponsored by Betsy and Jack Ryan
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Discover Germany for yourself with an 8-day cruise for two along the beautiful River Rhine, courtesy of Viking Cruises.
Travel from Basel to Amsterdam in style, taking in romantic medieval villages, awe-inspiring cathedrals, picturesque vineyards and legendary castles along the way. Enjoy a host of cultural activities including six guided tours, four of them to UNESCO World Heritage sites.
The prize includes return flights from the UK, a river-view stateroom and delicious meals on board, with house wine, beer and soft drinks included with lunch and dinner. The prize draw closes on 25 Jan 2015 at 17.00.
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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 enjoy related events including new curator talks and lectures.
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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Until 11 Jan 2015
A display showing the variety of religious practices in Burma (Myanmar) and Thailand.
Until 11 Jan 2015
Featuring prints and drawings from the Renaissance to the end of the 19th century.
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 29 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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Fri 16 Jan, 18.30
This panel discussion will explore the central figure of this period – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and his unique role at the centre of literary developments and in the birth of a national romanticism.
£5, Members/concessions £3
Fri 23 Jan, 19.00
A London Review of Books panel discussion.
£10, Members/concessions £8
Fri 30 Jan, 18.30
Roger Luckhurst, Birkbeck College, University of London, will explore the two items in the Museum’s ancient Egyptian collection that are associated with alleged curses.
£5, Members/concessions £3
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