Ancient India
living traditions

Explore the Ancient India: living traditions exhibition with this special evening event co-produced by the Museum's Youth Collective.

Kick-start South Asian Heritage Month (18 July – 17 August) with talks and activities themed around the major new exhibition Ancient India: living traditions. This event is inspired by the exhibition's exploration of the nature spirits that gave rise to the imagery of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, and by the show's themes of community, continuity and change. Learn more about how these living religious traditions and their sacred art today form part of the daily lives of almost two billion people around the world. 

A full programme of activities will be available soon – keep your eye on the @bmyoungpeople Instagram for more information.

This event is part of the public programme supporting the exhibition Ancient India: living traditions (22 May – 19 October 2025) and has been co-produced by the Youth Collective as part of the British Museum Young People's Programme.

Generously supported by The Greengross Family.

To attend this event

• This event is free to drop into at any time between 17.30 and 20.30. Activities are non-ticketed but places will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• You're advised to book a free timed ticket for Museum entry to receive key information and updates before your visit and priority entry during busy periods. Please note that your free timed ticket does not include entry to Ancient India: living traditions.
• The Main entrance is on Great Russell Street. Your timed ticket allows you to explore the permanent collection. See the Visit page for more information.
• This event is created with an adult audience in mind (age guidance 14+), under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
• Please allow time to go through a security check which includes a bag check upon entry to the Museum.