Hiroshige: artist of the open road

Until 7 September

★★★★★ 'Awash with enchanting images' – The Telegraph
★★★★★ 'Will restore your faith in art' – The Independent
★★★★★ 'The colours take your breath away' – The Standard

Take a walk through Edo Japan with Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858) – one of the country's most talented, prolific and popular artists.

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Zemen Paulos and Jack Ryan

Revealing a blue and red woodblock print by removing the paper from the woodblock.

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Woodblock printing

How did Hiroshige make his remarkable works? We asked a contemporary printmaker to explain the process.

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Ancient India: living traditions

Until 19 October

★★★★★ 'Ethereal. Passionate' – The Guardian
★★★★★ 'Spellbinding. Full of surprises and intrigue' – The Standard
★★★★ 'Atmospheric. Gods and rituals come to life' – The Times

Take a journey across 2,000 years to the 'dazzling' world of ancient India through a 'thought-provoking' multi-faith perspective (The Observer).

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Monks from Buddhapadipa Temple in Wimbledon perform blessing chants at the exhibition opening event in the Great Court.

Community collaboration

From sensitive design to vegan paint, discover how practicing Hindus, Buddhists and Jains shaped the Museum's latest exhibition.

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The Admonitions Scroll

14 July – 25 August

Book from 7 July for your free ticket to see this milestone in Chinese painting history, on display for six weeks this summer.

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Holiday style

Breeze down to the beach or round a gallery with our range of beautifully designed bags, wallets and purses inspired by the collection.

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Summer Lates at The Roman Baths, Bath

Explore the ancient stones and shimmering waters by torchlight, relax with a drink from the bar, take a guided tour and enjoy live music sessions. 21 July – 31 August. Find out more.

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Images:

Inside Hiroshige: artist of the open road.

Creating a woodblock print. Photo © Carol Wilhide Justin.

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858), Seba from The 69 Stations of the Kiso Highway. Colour-woodblock print, late 1830s.

Inside Ancient India: living traditions.

Monks from Buddhapadipa Temple in Wimbledon perform blessing chants at the Ancient India: living traditions opening event.

Traditionally attributed to Gu Kaizhi (AD 345–406), The Admonitions Scroll (Admonitions of the Instructress to the Court Ladies). Handscroll painting, China, 5–7th century AD.

Visitors at a Museum sleepover. Photo © Benedict Johnson.

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