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Thomas Becket: murder and the making of a saint Final weeks – until 22 August Don’t miss your chance to see this ‘wonderfully evocative’ (The Times) exhibition, showcasing sacred reliqueries, stained glass, and illuminated manuscripts which illustrate Thomas Becket’s life and legacy. Tickets are selling fast! Find out why Becket's shrine was destroyed by agents of King Henry VIII over 350 years after Becket's death. Book now

Supported by The Hintze Family Charitable Foundation The Ruddock Foundation for the Arts Jack Ryan and Zemen Paulos

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Nero: the man behind the myth Until 24 October Was Nero a merciless, matricidal maniac, or a young inexperienced ruler trying to navigate a divided society? Find out for yourself in our ‘thrilling’ (The Telegraph) exhibition. Under 16s go free. Want to get to the bottom of the most scandalous stories about Nero? Trustee Mary Beard asks 10 questions about the infamous emperor, and reveals some curious answers.  Book now

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Hokusai: The Great Picture Book of Everything Opens 30 September Our upcoming special exhibition showcases a collection of rare, rediscovered drawings by Katsushika Hokusai, which have never before been on public display. Intended for a book that was never published, the drawings were saved from destruction as part of the woodblock printing process, allowing us the unique opportunity to study Hokusai’s masterful brushwork directly. Discover how the drawings survived for over 200 years, and what they reveal about Hokusai's unlimited imagination. Book now

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Plan your next visit Book a free ticket Get back into the galleries this summer and explore two million years of history! Find everything you need for family visits, including gallery activities, trails, and facilities, and explore the collection with children of all ages. Book tickets

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Life and death in ancient Egypt Out-of-hours tours Discover how people lived and died in ancient Egypt, and explore their hopes and aspirations for the afterlife in this special tour before the Museum opens to the public. Book your place Recreate a Roman recipe Family activities If you’re looking for exciting activities to do together with the little ones this summer, try baking a 2,000-year-old loaf of bread found in Herculaneum with the help of chef Giorgio Locatelli. Get baking

Treat yourself Online shop Stock up on seasonal goodies in our online shop, with summer lines across our homeware, stationery and fashion ranges. Start shopping

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On Happiness | Wellcome Collection Until 27 February 2022 Visit Wellcome Collection’s new On Happiness season which includes free events, activities and exhibitions – Joy and Tranquillity. It explores the meaning of happiness and how it has pre-occupied thinkers throughout history, and celebrates the complexity of positive emotions. Find out more.