Relaxed Evening Event: Egyptian death and afterlife @ British Museum, London

This event welcomes people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals and anyone with sensory needs seeking a calmer environment in which to view the upper floor Egyptian galleries (Rooms 61–66).

Join us for a relaxed evening at the Museum, devoted to exploring death and the afterlife, which held particular significance and meaning for the ancient Egyptians. Mummification, magic and ritual are investigated through the objects on display in the galleries.

These include mummies, coffins, funerary masks, portraits and other items designed to be buried with the deceased. We’ll look at small figures called shabtis, buried to magically provide for the deceased and help them pass into the afterlife, as well as animals sacred to the gods, like bulls, crocodiles, cats and falcons, which were also mummified.

Please be aware that these galleries include human remains. The British Museum is committed to curating human remains with care, respect and dignity. Find out more about human remains at the British Museum.

Booking information

• Book now(Opens in new window) to secure your place
• Please meet at the Montague Place entrance at 6.30pm. View the Museum map(Opens in new window) for more information
• Carers and Disabled people’s companions do not need to book a ticket
• Assistance dogs are very welcome in the Museum
• If you have any access requirements or need assistance booking this event please email access@britishmuseum.org or phone +44 (0)20 7323 8971