The Silk Roads – an exhibition.

There’s a cool exhibition coming up at the British Museum in London! Have you ever heard about the Silk Road, or the Silk Roads, the ancient trade routes that connected Asia, Africa, and Europe. You might picture camel caravans trekking across deserts or traders swapping silks and spices at bustling markets. But the Silk Roads were way more than just one route. They were a complex network of paths that linked people and places from Japan to Britain, and from Scandinavia to Madagascar.

This exhibition at the museum will show you how these journeys shaped different cultures and histories. It focuses on a special time in Silk Roads history, from around AD 500 to 1000. During this period, there were big advancements in how different societies connected, and religions spread across continents.

The British Museum has teamed up with nearly 30 other institutions, and as a result, you can see objects from all around the world that is somehow connected to the Silk Roads. Many of the objects you can see at this exhibition has never been to the UK before, giving visitors an extraordinary opportunity to learn more about this exciting time in history.

But, this exhibition isn’t only about objects. As you visit the exhibition, you will get a chance to follow certain characters and figures, such as Willibald, an English balsam smuggler, and a famous Chinese princess who introduced silk farming to her new kingdom. Through following their stories, you can learn more about the Silk Roads and its impact on life back then and on life today.

The Silk Roads – an exhibition.

Location: British Museum
Dates: September 26, 2024 – February 23, 2025

Doesn’t this sound interesting? The ticket for this exhibition costs about 17 GBP, and it is always wise to book your ticket in advance on the Internet.

Would you like to learn more about other exhibitions, concerts, programs, festivals, running competitions, and activities in London? Find out what’s happening in London here.

Are you looking for other experiences available close to the museum?

There are lots of cool places you should visit close to the British Museum. Have you ever had the chance to play Monopoly in real life, with you being the character on the table? You should read more about Monopoly Lifesized, very close to the museum.

If you want some fresh air in a green lung in London? Take a look at the Bedford Square Gardens, Russel Square, or the Bloomsbury Square Garden.

Would you like to learn even more about Egyptian history? The Petrie Museum dealing with Egyptian history and archeology is only a few blocks away from the British Museum.