The Parthenon and ancient Athens - The British Museum

Dive into the world of ancient Greece on this British Sign Language (BSL) tour highlighting some of the most famous works in the British Museum, including the Parthenon sculptures.

This fascinating tour takes visitors back 2,500 years to Athens in the fifth century AD. The tour explores the building of the Parthenon – the Temple to Athena – rebuilt after the Persian Wars. Our experienced BSL guide, Jason Tennant, will take visitors through evocative scenes from the Parthenon friezes that show the celebration and procession in honour of Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare.

Please meet at the Montague Place entrance at 18.00.

Carers and Disabled people's companions do not need to book a ticket.

Assistance dogs are very welcome in the Museum.