Wednesday 9 September 2020

British Museum - Special exhibition tickets now available

 

A gif showing images from Tantra and Arctic exhibitions

Tickets now available

Special exhibitions

The wait is over – you can now book tickets for our forthcoming exhibitions on the radical philosophy of Tantra and life in the Arctic. 

Find out more about these much-anticipated shows and book tickets on our website. 

Please note tickets to the permanent collection need to be booked separately and are currently available to book up to 1 November. Read more

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A brightly coloured Thangka depicting

Tantra: enlightenment to revolution

24 Sept 2020 – 24 Jan 2021

Explore the radical force that transformed the religious, cultural and political landscape of India and beyond in this landmark exhibition. 

A philosophy originating in medieval India, Tantra has been linked to successive waves of revolutionary thought, from the 7th century AD to Indian independence and 1960s counterculture.

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Supported by

The Bagri Foundation

A photograph of a dog sled being driven through the snow, with forest behind.

The Citi exhibition

Arctic: culture and climate

22 Oct 2020 – 21 Feb 2021

The Arctic has been home to rich cultures for nearly 30,000 years, and is far from the inhospitable hinterland it's often imagined to be.

Developed in collaboration with Arctic communities, this exhibition celebrates the ingenuity and resilience of Arctic Peoples throughout history. 

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Lead supporter Citi 

Supported by 
Julie and Stephen Fitzgerald
AKO Foundation