British Museum - What's on in October

 

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Tantra: enlightenment to revolution Until 24 January 2021 Our Tantra exhibition is now open!  Discover how this radical South Asian philosophy has been opening up new ways of seeing the world for 1,500 years. This landmark show includes extraordinary objects from India, Nepal, Tibet, Japan and the UK, from the 7th century AD to the present. In case you missed it, you can watch our panel discussion about what Tantra really is here. Book tickets

Supported by the Bagri Foundation

The Citi exhibition Arctic: culture and climate 22 October 2020 – 21 February 2021 From ancient mammoth ivory sculpture to modern refitted snow mobiles, the objects in this immersive exhibition reveal the creativity and resourcefulness of Indigenous Peoples in the Arctic.  Read our blog to discover the 10 essentials you’d need to live in the most northerly region in the world. Book now

Lead supporter Citi Supported by  Julie and Stephen Fitzgerald AKO Foundation

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Edmund de Waal: library of exile Until 12 January 2021 From Ovid and Dante to Marina Tsvetaeva and Judith Kerr, the library houses over 2,000 books written by exiled authors, forming a record of repression while celebrating the response of the displaced.  Plan your visit today. Learn more Supported by AKO Foundation Grayson Perry: The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman Grayson Perry's installation celebrates the work of the forgotten artists who made many of the objects in the collection – experience it on display in Room 17. Read about the work in the artist’s own words in our blog.  Find out more Supported by Christian and Florence Levett

Visiting the Museum Permanent collection Over two million years of history awaits! Book your free visit around our new Ground floor route and find out what's new in the galleries. Book now

Online event African Europeans Join Olivette Otele and Bonnie Greer for the next event in the Era of Reclamation series – a live discussion exploring the forgotten history of African European heritage. Tune in from 17.30 BST on Friday 2 October, or watch anytime afterwards on our dedicated YouTube channel.  Book your place

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