The Department of Egypt and Sudan houses an extensive collection that offers unique insights into the peoples and cultures of the Nile Valley, from the Palaeolithic (about 14,000 BC) until the present ...

Discover the key moments in the life of Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849), one of Japan’s best-loved and most inventive artists. Follow his remarkable journey from lowly apprentice to rising star ...

An essential part of supporting the cultural and public sector is supporting its workforce. The British Museum runs various sharing skills, training and professional development initiatives. These are ...

Nineveh was the capital of the powerful ancient Assyrian empire, located in modern-day northern Iraq. Sennacherib was the king of Assyria from 704–681 BC and was famous for his building projects. The ...

British Museum researchers have created a series of free Online Research Catalogues. They combine peer-reviewed introductory essays with carefully selected groups of object records generated from the ...

Each curatorial department has a study room that's open to the public – by appointment only. Please note, all study rooms are accessible only through prior appointment. Please complete a study room ...

The Nereid Monument takes its name from the Nereids, the most likely identity of the statues placed between the columns of this monumental tomb. The Nereids were sea nymphs in Greek mythology, who ...

British, European and Byzantine objects tell the story of a period of great change when territorial wars and political turmoil shaped the continent we know today. From the power and dominance of the ...

On the way you'll track down amazing treasures and see intriguing objects from human history. There'll be objects to find, questions to answer and ideas to discuss. Explore in the Museum Download and ...