Friday 1 April 2022

British Museum - Early bird tickets and Easter activities | April at the Museum

 

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The world of Stonehenge

Until 17 July

Our ‘magnificent’ (The Times) exhibition reveals the secrets of Stonehenge, shining a light on the human story behind the stones. 

The ancient stone circle is shrouded in layers of speculation and folklore, but in our latest blog, archaeologist Mike Pitts looks at the evidence and reveals how Stonehenge came into being.

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The Citi exhibition

Feminine power: the divine to the demonic

Early bird offer

Discover the role that goddesses, demons, witches and other spiritual beings have played – and continue to play – in shaping our understanding of the world.

Don’t miss out on early bird tickets for this special exhibition (19 May – 25 September) – offer ends midnight Wednesday 13 April. Adults from £12, Members and under 16s go free, no code needed.

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Exhibition enthusiasts

Membership

Make the most of the Museum as a Member, and enjoy unlimited entry to special exhibitions, exclusive events and more.

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Printmaking in Prague: art from the court of Rudolf II

Until 28 August

Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II was an avid collector and patron of the arts.

In our new free exhibition, learn more about printmaking at Rudolf’s court in Prague, and how the city became a vibrant centre of art and science. 

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A drawing of a seated woman, facing to the left, wearing gold jewellery against a background of green leaves.

Drawing attention: emerging British artists

Until 28 August

Discover some of the most compelling emerging talents in the field of contemporary drawing in our newly-opened free show. 

The exhibition showcases over 20 new acquisitions alongside works from the collection, from the Renaissance to the 20th century.

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Made possible with Art Fund support

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Summer visits

New tickets available

Plan your next trip to the Museum with free visit tickets to see the permanent collection, available to book until Sunday 24 July, and experience cultures across the globe, from the dawn of human history to the present day.

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Free activities

Fun for all the family

Excite inquisitive minds with free family events and engaging activities. Includes special Easter holiday events, as well as activities every Saturday until the end of June. 

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