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Tickets now available Visit the Museum We’re planning to open our doors again from Monday 17 May, and we’re excited to welcome you back to the Museum! Discover the galleries again and book a free timed ticket to visit the permanent collection via the button below.  Find information on planning your visit, staying safe and what’s new here. Our free show Reflections: contemporary art of the Middle East and North Africa will be on display in Room 90 – find out more here. Two million years of human history awaits. Book now

Nero: the man behind the myth 27 May – 24 October Nero’s rule saw Boudicca’s rebellion in Britain and the Great Fire of Rome, the execution of his own mother and first wife, grand projects and extravagant excesses. Through some 200 spectacular objects, from the imperial palace in Rome to the streets of Pompeii, follow the young emperor’s rise and fall. Book now Supported by bp Thomas Becket: murder and the making of a saint 20 May – 22 August  Discover the murder that shook the Middle Ages in this dramatic exhibition about the life, death and legacy of Thomas Becket.  Follow Becket’s tumultuous journey from merchant’s son to archbishop, and from a revered saint to a ‘traitor’ in the eyes of Henry VIII over 350 years later.  Book now Supported by The Hintze Family Charitable Foundation The Ruddock Foundation for the Arts Jack Ryan and Zemen Paulos

Become a Member Join today Enjoy unlimited access to our special exhibitions on Nero and Thomas Becket, as well as upcoming shows about Hokusai and ancient Peru. Members also get 10% off in our shops and cafés, and a range of exclusive events. Join now

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Not ready to visit yet? Museum from home We’ll still be bringing you plenty from the Museum online – including videos, blogs, exhibition tours and live events. See what's coming up soon online. See what’s on The Queen’s Gambit Chess sensation The Netflix drama made the world chess mad, but medieval Europe was ahead of the game by about 800 years. Discover seven facts about the Lewis Chessmen in our blog. Read more

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Rediscover England’s First Cathedral Reopens 17 May 2021 Founded by St Augustine in 597 AD, Canterbury Cathedral has been integral to England’s story. Support this beautiful and unique UNESCO World Heritage Site by visiting when it reopens in May. Find out more here.