Autumn may be in the air, but there’s still time to discover the BP exhibition Sunken cities: Egypt’s lost worlds. Plus, you can book tickets now for our next special exhibition, South Africa: the art of a nation (opening 27 Oct).
This month you can find out all about the Korean moon festival Chuseok, experience the power of the epic of Gilgamesh, and catch an unparalleled range of drawings on display in Poole.
September also sees a superb selection of new free exhibitions, covering everything from African rock art to French portrait drawings, and from Southeast Asian shadow puppets to dynamic and sensuous drawings by contemporary artist Maggi Hambling.
Take the opportunity to ask our curators your questions on#AskACuratorDay on 14 September. Follow @britishmuseum on Twitter to join in.
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Discover Egypt’s lost worlds
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Until 27 Nov 2016
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‘a show to move you to tears of wonder’ The Times
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‘spectacular… marvellous’ Evening Standard
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‘magnificent... superb’ The Telegraph
Celebrate the last few weeks of summer by visiting this season’s must-see exhibition.
Submerged under the sea for over a thousand years, two lost cities of ancient Egypt were recently rediscovered. Their story is told for the first time in this unmissable exhibition.
Advance booking recommended.
Enjoy the exhibition as a family. Under 16s go free and kids eat free in the Gallery Café*. Buy the audio guide online when you book your ticket.
Supported by BP
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