Exhibition Tickets
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Grayson Perry: The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman
Extended to 26 February 2012
Grayson Perry curates an installation of his new works alongside objects by unknown craftsmen throughout history from the British Museum’s collection.
He will explore a range of themes connected with notions of craftsmanship and sacred journeys – from shamanism, magic and holy relics to motorbikes, identity and contemporary culture.
‘This is a memorial to all the anonymous craftsmen that over the centuries have fashioned the manmade wonders of the world… The craftsman’s anonymity I find especially resonant in an age of the celebrity artist.’
Grayson Perry RA, Turner Prize winner
Image: Grayson Perry (b. 1960), The Rosetta Vase, 2011.
© Grayson Perry. Courtesy Victoria Miro Gallery, London.
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Grayson Perry Afternoon Tea Package
On weekdays, combine your visit to Grayson Perry: The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman with a limited edition Grayson Perry’s teddy bears’ picnic afternoon tea in the Museum’s Court Restaurant for just £26, including your exhibition ticket.
Treat yourself to a delicious afternoon tea created in collaboration with Grayson Perry and Alan Measles, his teddy bear and god of his imaginary world. Enjoy a selection of finger sandwiches (including Grayson’s favourite – marmite!), freshly baked scones with jam and cream, handcrafted sweets including a chocolate and almond motorbike, a glittery mini cupcake, and an elderflower teddy bear jelly, all served with a pot of Fortnum & Mason tea.
14.10 Visit the exhibition Grayson Perry: The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman
15.30 Make your way to the Court Restaurant for Grayson Perry’s teddy bears’ picnic afternoon tea
£26, includes a ticket for Grayson Perry: The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman and afternoon tea
Available weekdays during the exhibition run
To view the full menu click here
Drinks are not included in afternoon tea package, but can be purchased additionally
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Grayson Perry Dinner Package
On Friday evenings, combine your visit to Grayson Perry: The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman with an exhibition-inspired two course dinner in the Museum’s Court Restaurant for just £30, including your exhibition ticket.
Enjoy a fine dining experience inspired by the exhibition in a relaxed atmosphere under the Great Court’s spectacular glass roof. This special two-course menu of classic dishes with a contemporary twist is inspired by Grayson Perry’s English upbringing, his pilgrimage to Germany on his motorbike, and his travels to the Far East.
17.30 Visit the exhibition Grayson Perry: The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman
18.30 Make your way to the Court Restaurant for a two course dinner
£30, includes ticket for Grayson Perry: The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman and a two course dinner
Available Friday evenings.
To view the full menu click here
Drinks are not included in the two course dinner package, but can be purchased additionally.
Image: Grayson Perry (b. 1960), The Rosetta Vase, 2011.
© Grayson Perry. Courtesy Victoria Miro Gallery, London.
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Hajj, Journey to the heart of Islam
One of the five pillars of Islam central to Muslim belief, Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime if they are able. This major exhibition charts the history of this deeply personal journey.
Examining the extraordinary travel logistics involved and how the wider operation of the event has changed over time, the exhibition compares how pilgrims over the centuries negotiated this often monumental undertaking and how it continues to be experienced by people from all corners of the globe today.
Beautiful objects, including historical and contemporary art, textiles and manuscripts, bring to life the profound spiritual significance of the sacred rituals that have remained unchanged since the Prophet Muhammad’s time in the 7th century AD.
Image: The Ka’ba. AP/PA
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Hajj Afternoon Tea Package
Combine your visit to Hajj: journey to the heart of Islam with a traditional English afternoon tea in the Museum's fine dining Great Court Restaurant
The elegant restaurant situated above the magnificent Great Court and surrounding the Reading Room, provides the perfect setting in which to enjoy a selection of classic favourites including freshly made sandwiches, fruit scones with organic strawberry jam and clotted cream, as well as pastries by Demel, the famous Austrian chocolatier.
14.10: visit the exhibition Hajj: journey to the heart of Islam followed by afternoon tea in the Court Restaurant
£28, includes afternoon tea and ticket for Hajj: journey to the heart of Islam
Available weekdays during the exhibition run.
Image: The Ka’ba. AP/PA
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Hajj Dinner Package
On Friday evenings, combine your visit to Hajj: journey to the heart of Islam with a exhibition inspired Middle Eastern two-course dinner at the Museum’s fine dining Great Court Restaurant.
Voted the best choice for eclectic international cuisine by Top Choice Awards, the Court Restaurant at the British Museum is the perfect place to enjoy a fine dining experience.
17.20: visit the exhibition Hajj: journey to the heart of Islam followed at 18:30 by dinner in the Court Restaurant
£32, includes ticket for Hajj: journey to the heart of Islam and a two course dinner
Available Friday evenings.
Drinks are not included in the two course menu package, but can be purchased additionally.
Image: The Ka’ba. AP/PA
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Shakespeare: staging the world
A major exhibition on the world of William Shakespeare in collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company
19 July 2012 - 25 November 2012
The exhibition, part of the London 2012 Festival and World Shakespeare Festival, will provide a unique insight into the emerging role of London as a world city in 1612, interpreted through the innovative perspective of Shakespeare's plays. It will also explore the pivotal role of the playhouse as a lens on the world outside London and Shakespeare's importance in shaping a new sense of national identity. Shakespeare’s London will be brought to life through objects, quotes from Shakespeare, and performance.
Image adapted from an engraved portrait of William Shakespeare by Martin Droeshout from the Third Folio of 1663–1664, originally engraved for the First Folio of 1623. © The Trustees of the British Museum.
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Shakespeare traditional English afternoon tea package
Combine your visit to the Museum’s Shakespeare: staging the world exhibition with a traditional English afternoon tea in the Museum’s fine dining Court Restaurant for just £30.
The elegant restaurant situated above the magnificent Great Court and surrounding the Reading Room, provides the perfect setting in which to enjoy a selection of classic favourites including freshly made sandwiches, fruit scones with organic strawberry jam and clotted cream, as well as pastries by Demel, the famous Austrian chocolatier.
14.10 Visit the exhibition Shakespeare: staging the world
15.30 Make your way to the Court Restaurant for afternoon tea.
Available weekdays during the exhibition run.
Image adapted from an engraved portrait of William Shakespeare by Martin Droeshout from the Third Folio of 1663–1664, originally engraved for the First Folio of 1623. © The Trustees of the British Museum.
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Shakespeare Dinner Package
On Friday evenings combine your visit to Shakespeare: staging the world exhibition with a two-course dinner inspired by the world of Shakespeare in the Museum’s atmospheric Court Restaurant for just £34.
Voted the best choice for eclectic international cuisine by Top Choice Awards, the Court Restaurant situated under the famous glass roof of the Great Court is the perfect place to enjoy a fine dining experience.
17.20 Visit the exhibition Shakespeare: staging the world
18.30 Make your way to the Court Restaurant for a two-course dinner.
Available Friday evenings.
Package excludes drinks
Image adapted from an engraved portrait of William Shakespeare by Martin Droeshout from the Third Folio of 1663–1664, originally engraved for the First Folio of 1623. © The Trustees of the British Museum.
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