442K views · 9.6K shares | In collaboration with Oculus, we’re excited to announce a new Virtual Reality tour of the British Museum! Today we're sharing this video and an interactive demo to give you a preview. The full VR experience will launch in a few months, starting with galleries of ancient sculpture and Egyptian mummies – putting the Museum at your fingertips from anywhere in the world! Read more: vr.britishmuseum.org | British Museum | Facebook

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91 reactions · 9 comments | What did life in the Roman army look like from a soldier's perspective? Explore the realities of rising through the ranks. | British Museum | Facebook

There's only one week left to catch our ★★★★★ (Time Out) exhibition, Beyond the Bassline. Don’t miss your chance to explore 500 years of fascinating musical heritage before it closes on 26 August: bit.ly/BLBeyondTheBassline | British Library

10K views · 138 reactions | A new exhibition, ‘Hiroshige: Artist of the Open Road,’ opens at the British Museum in London on May 1, showcasing the work and legacy of renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige. | Reuters | Facebook