British Museum Families - Discover the British Museum’s special exhibitions this summer

 

Discover more about the British Museum’s special exhibitions this summer with events on-site and activities to do at home.   Keep scrolling for details of an immersive Roman experience at the Museum this weekend, and crafty ideas to explore medieval objects from our Thomas Becket show. Don’t forget under 16s go free to all our special exhibitions.  All the best,  The Schools and Young Audiences team

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Meet the Romans  31 July – 1 August, 11.00 –16.00 Age: 5+  The Romans are coming to the British Museum!  Our historical re-enactors will be setting up camp on the forecourt of the Museum, offering you the opportunity to enjoy the sights and sounds of early Roman Britain, inspired by Nero: the man behind the myth.   This event is free to drop in to at any time, but you will need to book a free timed ticket to enter the Museum grounds.  Find out more

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Get crafty with Becket   Age: 6+ Make your own version of medieval objects, inspired by those in the exhibition Thomas Becket: murder and the making of a saint.   You can also watch storyteller Wendy Shearer bring classic tales to life in these family friendly videos, learn more about the pilgrimage to Becket's shrine in Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales and more!  Explore now

Stained glass window Age: Under 5s Take inspiration from the Miracle Windows from Canterbury Cathedral on display in our show on Thomas Becket and make your own by downloading our Little Feet under 5s instructions below and checking out this time-lapse video.  Start making