The British Museum is one of the world’s leading museums, housing one of the largest and most comprehensive collections. Founded in 1753, the museum is made up of more than 8 million objects from around the world. At the core of the institution is a dedication to critical scrutiny of all assumptions, open debate, scientific research, progress and tolerance.
Exhibitions
In addition to its permanent collection, the museum also produces an extensive programme of temporary exhibitions that explore historical and contemporary issues. Many of these are then available as international touring exhibitions, giving audiences around the world access to curated highlights from the British Museum’s collection.
The team behind the museum’s touring exhibitions is made up of expert curators, conservators, project managers, scientists, and other world-class professionals, all of whom are heavily involved in the ideation, design, and production phases of putting together a new exhibition.
Touring exhibitions play a vital role in the British Museum’s goal to share knowledge and cultural heritage worldwide. By working closely with partner museums and galleries around the world, the museum ensures that its collection can educate, inspire, and build cross-cultural understanding on a global scale.
Current Touring Exhibitions
The British Museum offers a wide variety of different touring exhibitions focusing on topics ranging from ancient civilizations to contemporary culture. Information on which exhibitions are available and when can be found here, with current availability extending to 2028.
British Museum Unseen
The ‘British Museum Unseen’ series of exhibitions is a brand new type of touring offer available as digital packages that explore various aspects of the museum’s collection. This allows institutions maximum flexibility in terms of presentation and layout within their venues. Packages include high resolution images and ready to print panel text. Some exhibitions also offer media such as short films, and virtual reality experiences.
