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Featured Images Slider Search for images by keyword or number Search by keyword or image number Enter search keyword or image number Refine by department The British Museum's image licensing service offers unrivaled access to over two million years of human history and culture through its extensive collection of footage and images. In Focus GAMES What is your favourite board game?Click here for images of over 5,000 years of board-game history. Anniversaries Rembrandt This year marks the 350th anniversary of Rembrandt's death, here is a selection of the Dutch Master's prints and drawings Anniversaries Queen Victoria 200th Anniversary of Queen Victoria's Birth NEW COLLECTION William Blake Blake's Night Thoughts watercolours Colours Yellow Artists' Spotlight Mary Delany In Focus Theatre collection Museum Building Aerial Photography Aerial Photographs of the British Museum Footage available for licensing. Find out more Your browser does not support the video tag. Show Video Transcript Video Transcript This video showcases a 360-degree rotating view of an ancient Gold Cape, one of the finest examples of prehistoric sheet-gold craftsmanship. The cape is meticulously crafted from a single ingot of gold, hammered into an intricate form... The Mold Gold Cape Gold Cape, Early Bronze Age, found in Mold, Flintshire, North Wales Services New photography Let us know which of our objects you would like photographed, and our professionals will shoot it to your specifications. Scientific imagery Amazing new images using the latest scientific techniques to reveal where, how and when objects were made are now available for licensing. Picture research Need help finding the right image(s)? Draw on the expert help of our team. View all services About us British Museum Images is the definitive source for high-quality imagery of the British Museum Collections. Alongside stunning photography, we offer 3D images, video footage, scientific images, and bespoke photography, plus research help and advice to support your image licensing needs. Catering primarily for image-buying professionals from a range of sectors, including publishing, broadcasting, and advertising, our experienced Account Managers are always available to discuss your projects. The current online selection of about 50,000 images represents only a small fraction of the eight million objects held by the Museum. New images are uploaded weekly. If you cannot find what you require, please contact us, and we can, if necessary, arrange new photography. British Museum Images is a member of BAPLA and abides by the BAPLA Code of Professional Ethics. All net revenue supports the Museum's mission of ensuring the collection remains freely accessible to the public. It also funds research, conservation, and education initiatives. Contact us British Museum Images Great Russell StreetLondon WC1B 3DG +44 (0) 20 3073 4944 [email protected]