Amaravati in south-east India, was one of the most important Buddhist sites in India. View some of the sculptures from this important shrine in Room 33a. Buddhism originated in north India and spread ...

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 ...

KS2 History: the achievements of the earliest civilisations – ancient Egypt. The ancient Egyptians believed in many different gods and goddesses. Each one had their own role to play in maintaining ...

The British Museum's collection has grown since 1753 and the acquisition of the founding collection of Sir Hans Sloane. Objects have been acquired in a variety of ways. Some objects are subject to ...

'Silk Roads' refer to the network of people, objects and ideas that moved across Afro-Eurasia particularly during the first millennium AD. Central Asia and China's northwest frontier lay at the heart ...

Experience the extraordinary collection in a safe environment, by finding out what activities and facilities are currently available. Take on a Museum Mission featured in six galleries and challenge ...

The objects in Room 70 illustrate the rise of Rome from a small town to an imperial capital that controlled the Mediterranean basin and north-western Europe and the Near East, extending from Scotland ...

Advance booking is essential, but walk-ins may be available on the day. Please speak with a member of the team. Dine under the magnificent roof of the Great Court. At the Great Court Restaurant, you ...

See the small inscribed plate and more objects in the Greek and Roman life gallery. Visit Room 69 What can a small, inscribed plate tell us about slavery in ancient Rome? Slavery played a significant ...

Free, for UK schools only, booking online essential. The collection of Egyptian objects at the British Museum tells the story of life and death in the ancient Nile Valley. Find out about the Rosetta ...

Wheelchair reservations and Blue Badge Parking are booked through the British Museum Ticketing team. For information on how to borrow a wheelchair or obtain on-site parking, please see the 'Borrow a ...

An unconventional figure, Maria Sibylla Merian is best known for her publication of drawings documenting the natural world of Suriname, which were created with support from her daughters. The ...