New Medieval Gallery at the British Museum

London's British Museum is set to unveil a stunning new Medieval Gallery, displaying exciting art and archaeological treasures from 1050-1500AD.

See Medieval Treasure in London at the British Museum

One of four new galleries opening at the British Museum in London this year, the Medieval Gallery holds some of the world's finest medieval objects.

The incredible collection draws on some of the British Museum's best examples of British, European and Byzantine art from this period.

Particular importance is placed on the Byzantine Empire's influence on the medieval world, and a dedicated section examines its role as a trading capital.

London's British Museum: A New Medieval Gallery

This new, permanent exhibition space at the British Museum explores the religious developments and cultural preoccupations of the medieval world.

Exhibits include paintings, jewellery and sculpture, with an emphasis on iconoclasm, which affected Byzantium and western Christendom equally.

Highlights of the Medieval Gallery at London's British Museum include:

• The Royal Gold Cup, made in Paris sometime between 1370-80
• An intricately carved citole, a unique medieval musical instrument
• The world-famous Lewis chessmen, dating back to around 1150-1200
• A magnificent tiled pavement from Byland Abbey, North Yorkshire

About the British Museum

Home to incredible collections drawn from all over the world, the British Museum is one of London's most popular attractions.

With over seven million objects spanning two million years, highlights include the Rosetta stone, Roman artefacts, and a fantastic collection of mummies.

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