British Museum - An Introductory Tour, Alumni Event
Date & Time
Fri, 30 Jan 2026
18:00 - 19:00
Venue
British Museum
Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG
Tickets
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AI-powered• Explore the Enlightenment and Egyptian galleries with alumnus guide Andrew David
• Discover the hidden stories behind Assyrian and Greco-Roman artefacts
• Enjoy a curated 45-minute tour during the museum's Friday late opening
About this event
Join British Museum Tour Guide and Pembroke College Alumnus Andrew David for a special Friday evening late opening visit to explore the Museum’s world-renowned collection. This introductory tour is designed for those who may not have visited the museum in several years and are inquisitive to learn more about the stories that the Museum’s artefacts can tell us. The visit will focus on the architectural significance of the Great Court and a curated selection of artefacts from the Enlightenment Ga...
Event Highlights
- •Guided tour led by professional museum guide and Pembroke alumnus Andrew David
- •Special Friday evening late opening access to the collection
- •Focused exploration of the Enlightenment, Egyptian, Assyrian, and Greco-Roman galleries
- •Post-tour social gathering for alumni at Tas restaurant
Speaker
Andrew David
British Museum Tour Guide and Pembroke College Alumnus
Programme
Introductory Tour
A guided visit focusing on the Great Court and selected artefacts from the Enlightenment, Egyptian, Assyrian, and Greco-Roman galleries.
Social Gathering
Optional food and drinks at Tas (at own cost).
Gallery
What to bring / Requirements
- •Not suitable for those with an in-depth knowledge of the Museum’s Collection
- •Attendees must reserve a free museum entrance ticket for 6pm on 30th January separately
- •Registration via the Pembroke alumni portal is required
Organized by: Pembroke College, Oxford
Contact: communications@pmb.ox.ac.uk