Museum stories
Queen Elizabeth II and the British Museum
15 September 2022

We are deeply saddened at the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, and our thoughts are with the Royal Family.

We have been honoured by, and fondly remember, Her Majesty’s steadfast support for the Museum throughout her reign. Here we take a look back at some of The Queen’s 15 visits to the Museum.

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Exhibitions and events
Feminine power: Welcoming a new Goddess Kali icon
20 September 2022

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Objects in focus
Caring for the only known full kākāpō feather cloak in the world
30 August 2022

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Exhibitions and events
Conserving Beirut's shattered glass
24 August 2022

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Exhibitions and events
Emerging artist Jake Grewal on the importance of drawing
22 August 2022

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Exhibitions and events
Creation narratives and Feminine power
22 August 2022

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Exhibitions and events
A pagan perspective on Feminine power: the divine to the demonic
09 August 2022

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Exhibitions and events
The art of Seahenge
30 June 2022

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Exhibitions and events
Here comes the sun! Stonehenge and the summer solstice
15 June 2022

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A decade of ‘Skills for the Future’ traineeships
31 May 2022

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Exhibitions and events
Empowerment for the whole family this half-term
28 April 2022

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Exhibitions and events
An introduction to Feminine power
11 April 2022

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Exhibitions and events
How was Stonehenge built?
16 February 2022

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