Image: Marble bust of the Roman emperor Hadrian wearing military dress. From Hadrian’s Villa, Tivoli, Lazio, Italy, c. AD 118–130.© Trustees of the British Museum
This special exhibition will explore the life, love and legacy of Rome’s most enigmatic emperor, Hadrian (reigned AD 117–138).
Ruling an empire that comprised much of Europe, northern Africa and the Middle East, Hadrian was a capable and, at times, ruthless military leader. He realigned borders and quashed revolt, stabilising a territory critically overstretched by his predecessor, Trajan.
Hadrian had a great passion for architecture and Greek culture. His extensive building programme included the Pantheon in Rome, his villa in Tivoli and the city of Antinoopolis, which he founded and named after his male lover Antinous.
This unprecedented exhibition will provide fresh insight into the sharp contradictions of Hadrian’s character and challenges faced during his reign.
Objects from 28 museums worldwide and finds from recent excavations will be shown together for the first time to reassess his legacy, which remains strikingly relevant today.
Travel
The British Museum is located on Great Russell Street, just off Tottenham Court Road in central London.
The nearest tube stations are each about 6 minutes away
Tottenham Court Road (Northern and Central lines)
Holborn (Central and Piccadilly lines)
Russell Square (Piccadilly line)
The Museum is also within easy walking distance of Euston station (20 minutes)
Some of the most direct bus routes are
New Oxford Street: 7, 8, 19, 22b, 25, 38, 55, 98
Tottenham Court Road, northbound and Gower Street, southbound 10, 24, 29, 73, 134
Southampton Row: 68, 91, 188
Access
Wheelchairs:
Main Entrance Great Russell Street
Access (stairs and lifts)
The Main entrance (South side, via Great Russell Street) has 12 steps with handrails at each side. There is a self-operable lift to the left of the steps where a bell is available for visitors requiring assistance.
Montague Place/ North Entrance
The Montague Place entrance (North side) provides a level entrance to the Museum and a lift taking you to levels in the Museum building. Please note that access from the North lift to the main floor of the Museum is on level 0.
Hearing Impaired:
A Sound Enhancement System with portable induction loops is available for most gallery talks and to support sign-interpreted tours.
Guide, hearing and assistance dogs are welcome. Dog bowls are available from the Information Desk.
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