About this tour
This two-hour guided tour through the British Museum examines how women were represented across civilisations and time. You'll encounter artefacts spanning from one of history's earliest written records by a woman to sculptures and discoveries made by pioneering female archaeologists. Each object reveals how different cultures honoured, challenged or memorialised women, offering a counterpoint to traditional museum narratives.
Highlights
- Ancient tablet inscribed by a woman, amongst the oldest written records
- Warrior figures and female icons from multiple cultures
- Sculptures depicting women's roles and status through the ages
- Archaeological finds uncovered by women in the field
- How different societies worshipped and feared female figures
- Guided interpretation of overlooked female narratives
What to expect
Your guide will lead you through carefully selected galleries, pausing at key pieces to unpack their context and significance. Rather than rushing through highlights, you'll spend time with individual objects—a tablet, a statue, an artefact—and learn the story embedded in each. The tour emphasises cultural perspective; you'll notice how the same symbols or roles meant different things in Egypt versus Mesopotamia versus classical Greece. Expect thoughtful questions and space to observe details you might otherwise miss.
Good to know
Pre-booked museum entry is included. The route is fully wheelchair accessible. Service animals welcome. Located near several public transport links. No gratuities expected.
Frequently asked
- How long does Women in the British Museum take?
- Women in the British Museum runs for approximately 2 hours.
- How much does Women in the British Museum cost?
- Prices start from AUD $77 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Women in the British Museum run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Women in the British Museum?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.