Plus, extra online tickets for Bayeux Tapestry talks
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More online tickets have been released for Bayeux Tapestry 101 and The women of the Bayeux Tapestry. Whether you're new to the Bayeux Tapestry or keen to deepen your understanding, don't miss this opportunity to explore the history, stories and enduring legacy of one of the world's most remarkable medieval artworks.

In-person

Monochromatic sketch on sepia paper of ornate vases and jugs with a decorative candlestick on each side.

Drawing the collection: advanced course 

Fridays 18, 25 September, and 2 October 

17.30–20.30 

Be inspired by objects from the collection and develop your drawing practice in this three-week still-life drawing course. With live tutor demonstrations by artist Usva Inei and time in the galleries to study and draw objects from different cultures and time periods, you'll learn how to capture objects and gain a deeper understanding of skills to further develop your artistic creative practice. 

£120 
Clore Centre for Education and galleries 
18+  

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The words ‘Scrap Collective’ in letters cut out from different fonts set against a crinkled paper background.

Scrap Collective: Young Poets final showcase

Friday 21 August, 18.30–20.30 

Hosted by acclaimed poet Lemn Sissay OBE, this special public showcase features 13 emerging poets sharing new work created in response to the British Museum collection. Known as Scrap Collective, the group was brought together through the British Museum's Young Poets Programme. They have explored poetry through the Museum collection; responding to objects, histories and ideas with curiosity, imagination and creative experimentation. 

Free 
Reading Room 
14+  

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Supported by
The Greengross Family

Audience members watching the 'Faovale Imperium' performance.

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Early bird tickets

 A section of Sun, Moon and Five Peaks, a painting in vivid blues, greens and reds of mountains, trees and the sun on a folding screen.

Korea 

Opening 1 October, discover 2,000 years of Korean creativity through works spanning from around 300 BC to the present day. Featuring outstanding examples of sculpture, painting and decorative arts over two millennia, the exhibition presents the most comprehensive chronological survey of Korean visual and material culture seen in Europe for over 40 years. 
 
Save on tickets with our early bird offer.  

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Supported by
National Museum of Korea

Corporate partner
Samsung

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Images: 

Sir George Hayter (1792–1871), a sketch of objects including plates and candlesticks. Graphite with chalk, 1838–39. 


Audience members watching the Faovale Imperium performance. Photo © Benedict Johnson.

Attributed to the Royal Bureau of Painting, Sun, Moon and Five Peaks, six-panel folding screen; ink and colour painting, Korea, Joseon dynasty, 1800s. Photo © National Museum of Korea.

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