Friday 23 October 2020

British Museum - Our five-star show is now open! | Arctic

 

Inside the exhibition showing objects under a blue light.

Now open

★★★★★ ‘Mind-expanding’ – The Guardian
★★★★ ‘Extraordinary’ – Evening Standard 
★★★★ ‘Magical’ – The Telegraph

This autumn, marvel at the largest collection of objects from the Arctic ever seen in the UK in this groundbreaking new exhibition.

Travel through 30,000 years of history and experience the diverse landscapes and cultures of the Arctic in this immersive show. Developed in collaboration with Arctic communities, the exhibition celebrates the ingenuity and resilience of Arctic Peoples throughout history.

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The Citi exhibition

Arctic: culture and climate

Until 21 February 2021

Lead supporter

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Supported by

Julie and Stephen Fitzgerald
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A photograph of a whaling crew sitting on a boat on top of snow, looking out to sea.

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Introduction to the Arctic

Exhibition curator Amber Lincoln gives you the lowdown on exactly where the Arctic is, how cold it really gets, and just how communities have thrived there for 30,000 years.

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A pair of brown fur boots with colourful beaded and embroidered cuffs.

From the blog

Life in the Arctic

What 10 things would you need to live in the Arctic? Warm boots like these – made from caribou, moose hide and beaver fur – for a start.

See what else is on the list in our fascinating blog post.

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A photograph of the Parthenon sculptures on display in Room 18.

Visiting the collection

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Don't forget tickets to the permanent collection need to be booked separately and advance booking is highly recommended.

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