A cool yule
It’s December and the Museum is starting to feel festive! The tree is up in the Grenville Room, our shops are full of winter wonders, and the mince pies are piled high in the cafés. Our five-star South African art exhibition takes centre stage during the holiday period – don’t forget you (or a lucky gift recipient) can get year-round free entry to our special exhibitions with Membership.
Aside from the variety of exhibitions and free displays, check out behind-the-scenes tours, kids’ workshops, gallery talks and much more. Remember, if you’re visiting over the holidays, the Museum is closed on 24, 25 & 26 December and 1 January.
Until 26 Feb 2017
★★★★★ ‘dazzling... a journey to the heart of our common humanity’ The Guardian
★★★★ ‘magic... powerful’ Evening Standard
★★★★ ‘fantastic’ Londonist
Discover the history of South Africa through 100,000 years of art, from some of the earliest examples of creativity to cutting-edge contemporary works. See the history of a nation from a new perspective and celebrate the diverse art created by the many people who have helped shape South Africa’s story.
Explore more through related events including lectures and films.
Sponsored by Betsy and Jack Ryan
Logistics partner IAG Cargo
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As a new chapter of American history begins, we are preparing to explore the country’s recent past in our next major exhibition. Presenting for the first time the Museum’s outstanding collection of modern and contemporary American prints, it will trace the creative momentum of a superpower through six extraordinarily dynamic and turbulent decades.
This thought-provoking work (left) is by Kara Walker, whose art explores themes of race and identity in the USA. Find out more about her work in this Tumblr post.
9 March – 18 June 2017
Sponsored by Morgan Stanley
Supported by the Terra Foundation for American Art
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Thousands of archaeological objects are discovered in Britain every year, many by members of the public. The Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) is a vast database which records finds in England and Wales – an important educational and research resource.
In 2015, over 82,000 archaeological finds were recorded with the PAS, bringing the total to date to over 1.2 million. One of the most spectacular finds was this hoard found in Watlington, Oxfordshire, which featured 200 Anglo-Saxon pennies and silver fragments.
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Set someone special on a journey through human history with the gift of Membership. With 12 months of free unlimited entry to exhibitions, it’s an inspired Christmas gift that lasts all year.
Orders received by 17.00 on 13 December 2016 for UK addresses will be delivered in time for Christmas. Please see the Membership FAQs for full details of Christmas Gift Membership delivery.
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There are a few more days to get gifts at the online shop with guaranteed UK delivery by Christmas! Stock up on stocking fillers, grab great gifts, and please the whole family this Christmas.
For 2017, take a look at the shop’s range of calendars and diaries. The classic black British Museum diary and planner are back for another year, as are a wide range of diaries and wall calendars inspired by art both within the Museum’s collection and around the world.
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