Collections
Ancient World
Artefacts from Ancient Egypt and Sudan, Greece, Rome, Cyprus and the Ancient Near East, covering many aspects of ancient life
Applied Arts
European & Oriental sculpture & decorative arts, including pottery, porcelain, glass, textiles, fans, furniture,
lacquerwork, clocks and watches, metalwork, jewellery & armour
Coins and Medals
Ancient, medieval and modern coins, medals, tokens, banknotes and other forms of money from all parts of the world
Manuscripts & Printed Books
Medieval & Renaissance illuminated manuscripts, manuscript and early printed music, fine printed books, literary autographs and archives
Paintings Drawing and Prints
Paintings, drawings and prints of European, American and Asian schools, from the thirteenth century to the present day
Conservation
Examination, investigation, conservation and preservation of the Museum’s collections
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Research and projects
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Pharos
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Major supporters of acquisitions
Organisations helping to build on the strengths of the collection
Recent Acquisitions
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