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1 Members evening Monday 26 November Over 16s only

Welcome In Welcome January to and the February British Museum take Members advantage evening.

Citi exhibition I object: Ian Hislop s search for dissent. Hints and tips Members evening is free and all Members are welcome to attend.

The event is usually busiest at the start of the evening, so it s often better to arrive a little later in order to avoid the crowds.

Admission Please note that the Museum closes to non-members at 17.30. Between 17.30 and 18.30, entry will be via the Montague Place entrance. From 18.

2 Welcome In Welcome January to and the February British Museum take Members advantage evening. of your Enjoy an evening of Membership enlightening talks to enjoy and four activities inspired exclusive by the BP lectures exhibition I am Ashurbanipal: king of the world, king of Assyria and the Citi exhibition I object: Ian Hislop s search for dissent. Hints and tips Members evening is free and all Members are welcome to attend. All of the evening s activities, including lectures, are on a first-come, firstserved basis. Due to demand, many activities are repeated throughout the evening. The event is usually busiest at the start of the evening, so it s often better to arrive a little later in order to avoid the crowds. If your chosen activity is particularly busy, we recommend enjoying the musical performances while you wait. Photo by Phil Sayer. Photo by John Carey. Admission Please note that the Museum closes to non-members at Between and 18.30, entry will be via the Montague Place entrance. From Members can enter via the main entrance on Great Russell Street (the Montague Place entrance will close). If you are in the Museum before the official start of the event at 18.15, you will be asked to wait in a designated area of the Great Court next to the café, which will be open for refreshments. Security checks will be carried out at both entrances. No RSVP is required to attend this evening. Please bring your Membership card for admission. Exhibitions and displays If you wish to visit the BP exhibition I am Ashurbanipal: king of the world, king of Assyria or the Citi exhibition I object: Ian Hislop s search for dissent, you can collect a complimentary ticket from the Membership Desk in the Great Court. Tickets will be issued first-come, first-served, and entry to the exhibition will be on a timed basis. Entry without a ticket is not permitted. Last entry to these exhibitions will be at Activities Activities are very popular and run on a first-come, firstserved basis, so please arrive early to your chosen activity. You will not need a ticket to attend these activities. Please refer to the event map, which will be distributed on the night, for activity locations. Members Room The Members Room will close at and will reopen when the event begins at There will be a selection of hot food, snacks and drinks available throughout the evening. Last orders are at and the Members Room will close at Evening shopping Take advantage of your 10% Membership discount in the Museum shops, which will be open throughout the evening. Restaurant and Café Enjoy the full dinner menu, or drinks at the bar in the Restaurant. The Court Café will also be open for drinks, with a selection of salads and nibbles available. Both the restaurant and café will be open from Last orders are at in the Restaurant and in the Court Café. To make a restaurant reservation, call +44 (0) Guests You may bring a friend or family member with you if your card displays Admits 2. If you would like to upgrade your card, contact the Membership Office on +44 (0) Photography Please note that this event will be documented by an official Museum photographer. If you do not wish to be included in the images, please pick up a No photography sticker from the Information Desk in the.

Exhibitions and displays Carved ivory panel of a sphinx. Nimrud, Iraq. Assyrian, 900 700 BC. King Ashurbanipal on a horse from the lion hunt reliefs in the Palace at Nineveh (now in modern Iraq).

The BP exhibition I am Ashurbanipal: king of the world, king of Assyria 8 Nov 2018 24 Feb 2019 This major exhibition tells the story of King Ashurbanipal of Assyria (r. 669 c.

He described himself in inscriptions as king of the world and his rule from the city of Nineveh (now in northern Iraq) marked the high point of the Assyrian empire.

Marvel at the workings of Ashurbanipal s great library the first in the world to be created with the ambition of housing all knowledge under one roof.

3 Exhibitions and displays Carved ivory panel of a sphinx. Nimrud, Iraq. Assyrian, BC. King Ashurbanipal on a horse from the lion hunt reliefs in the Palace at Nineveh (now in modern Iraq). Neo-Assyrian, BC. Day of the Dead figure of a factory owner by Pablo Morales, Mexico, 1980s. The BP exhibition I am Ashurbanipal: king of the world, king of Assyria 8 Nov Feb 2019 This major exhibition tells the story of King Ashurbanipal of Assyria (r. 669 c. 627 BC) through the British Museum s unparalleled collection of Assyrian treasures. At the time of his reign, Ashurbanipal was the most powerful man on earth. He described himself in inscriptions as king of the world and his rule from the city of Nineveh (now in northern Iraq) marked the high point of the Assyrian empire. Step into Ashurbanipal s world through displays that evoke the splendour of his palace, with its spectacular reliefs and exotic gardens. Marvel at the workings of Ashurbanipal s great library the first in the world to be created with the ambition of housing all knowledge under one roof. Come face to face with one of history s greatest forgotten kings. Supported by BP Logistics partner IAG Cargo Pick up a free ticket from the Membership Desk The Citi exhibition I object: Ian Hislop s search for dissent 6 Sep Jan 2019 Who decides what is history? Traditionally, the answer is the winners. But in this exhibition we re setting out to investigate what the other people had to say the downtrodden, the forgotten, the protestors. They left their marks on objects, just as the official view has, and these objects are also in the Museum you just need to know where to look. We invited Private Eye editor, Ian Hislop (the one from Have I Got News For You), to handpick a range of objects that explore dissent, subversion and satire. This history in 100(ish) objects shows that people have always challenged orthodox views in order to enable change. Ultimately, questioning authority, protest and generally objecting are an integral part of what makes us human. Supported by Citi

Talks and activities All talks and activities are on a first-come, first-served basis.

15 Curator Gareth Brereton introduces the BP exhibition I am Ashurbanipal: king of the world, king of Assyria. Come face to face with one of history s greatest forgotten kings.

30 Curator Thomas Hockenhull introduces the Citi exhibition I object: Ian Hislop s search for dissent, exploring satire, dissent and subversion in the Museum s collection.

15 Dan O Flynn, a scientist at the British Museum, takes us beneath the surface of Museum objects with the power of X-ray.

the Museum s collection. Introducing Japan 19.00 19.30 & 20.30 21.

artefacts outside of Japan. Storytelling: trickster objects! 18.30 19.00, 19.30 20.00 & 20.30 21.

Hear comedic stories of outrageous and sly European tricksters, including Jack-the-lad, Till Eulenspiegel, Păcală, Giufà and many more... Performance by Eugene Skeef 18.15 18.45, 19.15 19.45 & 20.

4 Talks and activities All talks and activities are on a first-come, first-served basis. Room number Stevenson Lecture Theatre BP Lecture Theatre Talks Performances Workshops Drop-in tables I am Ashurbanipal: king of the world, king of Assyria & Curator Gareth Brereton introduces the BP exhibition I am Ashurbanipal: king of the world, king of Assyria. Come face to face with one of history s greatest forgotten kings. I object: Ian Hislop s search for dissent & Curator Thomas Hockenhull introduces the Citi exhibition I object: Ian Hislop s search for dissent, exploring satire, dissent and subversion in the Museum s collection. In a different light: X-ray imaging at the British Museum & Dan O Flynn, a scientist at the British Museum, takes us beneath the surface of Museum objects with the power of X-ray. Discussing the applications of the recently opened X-ray imaging facility in the Conservation and Scientific Research department, Dan shows us how this technology can uncover long-held secrets within the Museum s collection. Introducing Japan & Explore the expansive history and culture of Japan in the newly refurbished Mitsubishi Corporation Japanese Galleries, which showcase one of the most comprehensive collections of Japanese art and artefacts outside of Japan. Storytelling: trickster objects! , & The irreverent, anarchic, ambivalent trickster, cocking a snook at authority in all its forms, sits at the heart of popular folk culture throughout the world. Hear comedic stories of outrageous and sly European tricksters, including Jack-the-lad, Till Eulenspiegel, Păcală, Giufà and many more... Performance by Eugene Skeef , & Listen to the sounds of South African protest music with a live performance by percussionist and composer Eugene Skeef. The Royal Game of Ur Pit your wits against the world s oldest board game under the expert tutelage of Middle East curator, Irving Finkel. Try your hand at a game played by pharaohs and peasants alike and discover if you have what it takes to win. Craft: Ashurbanipal s Library Cuneiform script on clay tablets is, as far as we know, the oldest form of writing in the world. In this workshop, get hands-on with this ancient writing system and learn how to write on clay in cuneiform. Japanese conservation at the British Museum Join British Museum conservators, Kyoko Kusunoki and Megumi Mizumura, as they discuss the similarities in Japanese and Western approaches to paper conservation. Meet the curator: Islamic world Meet the curators of the new Albukhary Foundation Gallery of the Islamic world, as they answer your questions and discuss this magnificent new gallery. Archive highlights Join archivist Francesca Hillier to commemorate the 100th anniversary of WW1, and discover how the British Museum supported the war effort while protecting the collection. Object handling Handle objects from the Museum s collection with our team of knowledgeable volunteers at this drop-in session. Relief of a winged humanheaded bull. Nimrud, northern Iraq, around BC. Photo of Eugene Skeef, by Benedict Johnson. Photo of Irving Finkel, by Dale Cherry. Openwork steel plaque with thuluth inscription. Iran, AD (AH 1105).

5 Map Level Level 5 Toilets Restaurant Lift 33a Accessible toilet Café Level access lift Up to 95 and 67 Baby changing Information Free exhibition tickets Stevenson Lecture Theatre BP Lecture Theatre Level -1 Montague Place entrance Level -1 & 0 33b Level a Levels 3 & 4 Cloakroom Stairs 30 Level 3 66 vel -1 Level -2 Lower floor 18 18b West a 29b Up to Members Room via West & lift Court Café 24 Court Café East 1 West Members Room Members Room on via lift Restaurant Level 3 Level East 18 18a Collections Book 1 The Clore Centre for Education Up to Level -1 & -2 Up to 6 Clore Centre South Clore Centre Grenville Room 2 69a 69 South Level a Up to 69 mezzanine Main entrance Great Russell Street Level 3 48

6 Americas America Room 26 Mexico Room 27 Ancient Egypt Egyptian sculpture Room 4 Egyptian life and death The Michael Cohen Gallery Room 61 Egyptian death and afterlife: mummies The Roxie Walker Galleries Room Early Egypt The Raymond and Beverly Room 64 Sudan, Egypt and Nubia The Raymond and Beverly Room 65 Ethiopia and Coptic Egypt Room 66 Ancient Greece and Rome Early Greece Room 6 Greece: Bassai sculptures Room 16 Nereid Monument Room 17 Greece: Parthenon Room 18 Mausoleum of Halikarnassos Room 21 The world of Alexander Room 22 Greek and Roman sculpture Room 23 Greek and Roman life Room 69 Asia China and South Asia The Sir Joseph Hotung Gallery Room 33 India: Amaravati The Asahi Shimbun Gallery Room 33a Chinese jade The Selwyn and Ellie Alleyne Gallery Room 33b Korea The Korea Foundation Gallery Room 67 Chinese ceramics Sir Percival David Collection The Sir Joseph Hotung Centre for Ceramic Studies Room 95 Japan The Mitsubishi Corporation Galleries Rooms Europe Medieval Europe The Sir Paul and Lady Ruddock Gallery Room 40 Sutton Hoo and Europe AD The Sir Paul and Lady Ruddock Gallery Room 41 Europe Room 46 Middle East Assyrian sculpture and Balawat Gates Room 6 Assyria: Nimrud Rooms 7 8 Assyria: Nineveh Room 9 Assyria: Lion hunts, Siege of Lachish and Khorsabad Room 10 The Islamic world The Albukhary Foundation Gallery Rooms Ancient South Arabia Room 53 Anatolia and Urartu BC Room 54 Mesopotamia BC Room 55 Mesopotamia BC Room 56 Ancient Levant Sackler Galleries Rooms Exhibitions Special exhibitions The Sainsbury Exhibitions Gallery Room 30 Free displays The Asahi Shimbun Displays Room 3 Special exhibitions The Joseph Hotung Great Court Gallery Room 35 Prints and drawings Rooms 90 and 90a Free displays Rooms 43a and 69a Themes Enlightenment Room 1 Collecting the world Room 2 Living and Dying The Wellcome Trust Gallery Room 24 Clocks and watches The Sir Harry and Lady Djanogly Gallery Rooms Money Room 68 The Clore Centre for Education Lower floor Hugh and Catherine Stevenson Lecture Theatre BP Lecture Theatre Members Upper floor Members Room This room is exclusively available to Members, providing the perfect setting in which to relax in front of spectacular views of the, with free wifi and a café serving freshly prepared hot and cold food. Access is via Rooms 4 or 29a and the West and lift. Europe Room 47 Europe 1900 to the present Room 48

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