March events and exhibitions at the British Museum

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WELCOME TO MERCURY Wherever your interests lie, the British Museum has something to engage you this March. Indulge the aspiring artist inside you – draw inspiration from the master with Michelangelo Drawings: closer to the master exhibition and events. Discover the science behind the displays – celebrate National Science week with the British Museum's very own scientists. Make the most of your lunch break – explore world cultures with free lunchtime talks by Museum curators and guests. What’s on calendar of events ________________________   EVENTS TICKETS To book tickets for events call the Box Office on +44 (0)20 7323 8181 or email. Where tickets are required, we suggest booking early to avoid disappointment. EXHIBITION TICKETS You can book for exhibitions with an admission charge online, or by calling +44 (0)20 7323 8181. Booking fees apply. ________________________     BOOKMARK THE MUSEUM ONLINE COMPASS Comprehensive features on over 5000 unparalleled examples of human creativity. Children’s COMPASS Browse objects, play games, and ask our experts your questions. Ancient Civilizations Supporting Key Stage 2 and 3 learning for children and their teachers. ________________________     MUSEUM STORE Shop online for an exclusive range of books and gifts. ________________________     EAT The Court Café, Gallery Café and Court Restaurant offer sandwiches, cakes and meals throughout the day. ________________________                   EXHIBITIONS Free unless otherwise stated Michelangelo: money and medals Until 25 June 2006 Rembrandt: The Three Crosses Until 23 April 2006 COMING SOON Michelangelo Drawings: closer to the master 23 March – 25 June 2006 £ Word into Art: artists of the modern Middle East 18 May – 3 September 2006 ________________________

IN THIS EDITION For full details of events in March visit or download What's on Michelangelo Drawings | National Science Week | Living and Dying | Three Emperors | Free Lunchtime events | Word into Art   Explore the master   Michelangelo, a male nude seen from behind, c. 1539-41   'Draw and don't waste time' Thursday 30 March, 18.30 Hugo Chapman, curator of Michelangelo Drawings, considers the importance of drawings to Michelangelo. £5, concessions £3 To book call 020 7323 8181 Michelangelo: a film Friday 31 March, 13.00, 40 mins Narrated by Museum Director, Neil McGregor, this new film examines Michelangelo's draughtsmanship against finished works in the Sistine and the Medici chapels. Admission free, no pre-booking Exhibition opens 23 March 2006 Michelangelo Drawings operates on timed ticket entry and advance booking is strongly recommended. £10, concessions available See www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/michelangelo for more about the exhibition and full details for the event programme. Book tickets and audio guide | Buy the catalogue       A day of talks by British Museum scientists     Mosaic mask of Quetzalcoatl Aztec/Mixtec, 15th-16th century AD, from Mexico Monday 13 March Admission free, no pre-booking The science of display 11.00–11.45 in Room 61 Egyptian pigments: what they were and how we know 12.00–12.45 in Room 66 Mexican mosaics under the microscope 13.15–14.00 in Room 27 Money under the microscope 14.30–15.15 in Room 68         Meet the artists   Photo: Tom Lee David Critchley, Dr Liz Lee and Susie Freeman in front of the Cradle to Grave installation Cradle to Grave by Pharmacopoeia Saturday 11 March 11.00–13.00 and 14.00–16.00 Susie Freeman, Dr Liz Lee and David Critchley revisit their popular installation Cradle to Grave, which tells the life stories of a typical man and woman through images, objects and the medicines which ensure people's health in Britain today. Admission free, no pre-booking       Vessel, you. Plumed birds & inscription inside lid, made of Bronze, Western Zhou dynasty   Three Emperors Thursday 16 March, 18.30 Carol Michaelson, British Museum, explains the background to the objects on loan to the Royal Academy for China: The Three Emperors and considers how the patronage of three emperors – Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong shaped the artistic production of the day. £5, concessions £3 To book call 020 7323 8181       Bored with office gossip?   Rembrandt van Rijn, The Three Crosses, a drypoint   Drop in to one of our free regular 45 minute gallery talks exploring different world cultures. Check our diary and add one to yours. Weekdays, 13.15–14.00 Music and musical instruments in Ancient Mexico Saturday 18 March, 13.15 Rembrandt: The Three Crosses Friday 24 March, 13.15           Coming soon   'I follow the religion of love' by Ibn Arabi (d. 1240), illustrated by calligrapher Hassan Massoudy   Word into Art: artists of the Modern Middle East will include highlights of the contemporary art and culture emerging from the Middle East and North Africa today. Exhibition: 18 May – 3 September Admission free, Room 35 Accompanying book available in May

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they had a section of the culture show on michaelangelo drawing exhibition and it does look very good.