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Drawing of medieval scene with people rummaging through bags and objects. One person rests on sacks. Browns and earth tones dominate. Painting on wall.

Drawing of medieval scene with people rummaging through bags and objects. One person rests on sacks. Browns and earth tones dominate. Painting on wall.

Early Netherlandish drawings exhibition at the British Museum displays 110 rare artworks

Apr 6

Three people stand facing a large digital billboard at Piccadilly Circus displaying "The Bayeux Tapestry is coming this September" in a city setting.

Three people stand facing a large digital billboard at Piccadilly Circus displaying "The Bayeux Tapestry is coming this September" in a city setting.

British Museum's Bayeux Tapestry tickets will go on sale in July 2026

Feb 26

Vibrant Hawaiian feather cloaks and helmets on display in a glass case in the British Museum. Red, yellow, and black hues dominate against a blue-lit background.

Vibrant Hawaiian feather cloaks and helmets on display in a glass case in the British Museum. Red, yellow, and black hues dominate against a blue-lit background.

British Museum Hawaii exhibition reviews: what the critics say

Jan 19

The medieval Bayeux Tapestry depicting armored men on horses, preparing for battle. Birds above, dogs below. Latin text visible. Earthy tones.

The medieval Bayeux Tapestry depicting armored men on horses, preparing for battle. Birds above, dogs below. Latin text visible. Earthy tones.

British Museum will display Bayeux Tapestry in its first ever return to UK

Jul 8, 2025

Claudia Winkleman in a black suit stands before a castle split between day and night. A peacock on grass, a train, and an owl in a tree are visible.

Claudia Winkleman in a black suit stands before a castle split between day and night. A peacock on grass, a train, and an owl in a tree are visible.

Claudia Winkleman joins British Museum trustee board

Mar 23, 2025

Turmoil at the British Museum explained by the Guardian's Charlotte Higgins

Turmoil at the British Museum explained by the Guardian's Charlotte Higgins

Turmoil at the British Museum explained by the Guardian's Charlotte Higgins

Feb 9, 2025

British Museum Silk Roads exhibition reviews: what the critics say

British Museum Silk Roads exhibition reviews: what the critics say

British Museum Silk Roads exhibition reviews: what the critics say

Oct 6, 2024

V&A wants to hire more men, and Somerset House begins reopening — this week's UK museum news

V&A wants to hire more men, and Somerset House begins reopening — this week's UK museum news

V&A wants to hire more men, and Somerset House begins reopening — this week's UK museum news

Aug 23, 2024

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