Tantra: enlightenment to revolution

Curator’s tour

The Museum’s doors may be closed and the Tantra exhibition at an end, but you can still experience it online – at any time, wherever you are.

Take a virtual tour with curator Imma Ramos and discover the origin and influence of ancient Tantric philosophies through extraordinary sculpture, objects and art from around the world.

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A photograph of three men making a colourful sand mandala in a dimly lit room.

Coming up

A live premiere

Join us at 15.00 GMT on Friday 19 February for a film premiere marking the end of the show.

The film charts the creation of a Buddist sand mandala, commissioned by the Museum in response to the exhibition and made almost 5,000 miles away in the mountains of Bhutan.

Set a reminder

A painting of a woman dressed in red with four arms and long black hair. She is holding a knife, a flower, a flag and a severed head, and wears a necklace of heads.

Catch up

Online events

Head over to our dedicated YouTube channel to enjoy exhibition tours, curator talks and performances – perfect for the long evenings.

Learn about Tantra’s influence on yoga, discover how Tantra was reimagined in the 1960s and more.

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A black and orange square scarf decorated with a horse-rider in the centre.

Up to 50% off

Shop the show

From tea towels to tote bags, pendants to prints, our Tantra-inspired gifts are up to 50% off, and the beautifully illustrated exhibition book is just £20.

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