Ashurbanipal British Museum

I am Ashurbanipal king of the world, king of Assyria

This major exhibition tells the story of Ashurbanipal through the British Museum’s unparalleled collection of Assyrian treasures and rare loans.

08 November 2018 - 24 February 2019

daily 10.00–17.30 Fridays: open until 20.30

British Museum, Great Russell St, London, WC1B 3DG

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I object Ian Hislop British Museum

I object: Ian Hislop’s search for dissent

The museum has invited Private Eye Editor Ian Hislop to have a rummage around in the stores and hand-pick a range of intriguing objects that explore the idea of dissent, subversion and satire.

06 September 2018 - 20 January 2019

10.00–17.30 Fridays: open until 20.30*

British Museum, Great Russell St, London, WC1B 3DG

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Hokusai British Museum

Hokusai beyond the Great Wave

Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) is widely regarded as one of Japan’s most famous and influential artists. The exhibition will include prints, paintings and illustrated books, many of which are on loan from Japan, Europe and the USA. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see these extraordinary works together.

25 May 2017 - 13 August 2017

open daily 10.00–17.30 Fridays: open until 20.30 closed 3-6 July 2017

British Museum, Great Russell St, London, WC1B 3DG

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