The Videogame Tour of The British Museum

Schedule

Fri Jan 16 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The British Museum | London, EN

Advertisement
This tour of the British Museum by writer and historian Sacha Coward will explore the ancient history behind your favourite videogames!
About this Event

Hey Listen!

Ever wondered where Pokémon come from, what the Triforce means and how Lara Croft gets away with raiding so many tombs?!

Well look no further...

I’m a historian, writer, tour guide and videogame fanatic; Join me for a whistlestop tour of some of the real stories behind your favourite videogames and see some of the incredible artefacts that inspired them!

Advertisement

Where is it happening?

The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, United Kingdom

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

GBP 20.21

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Sacha Coward

Host or Publisher Sacha Coward

Tags:

Art in London

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in London

Reality Unfolds 2026
Fri, 16 Jan at 05:30 pm Reality Unfolds 2026

New Cross Inn

ART
The Rose Field with Philip Pullman
Fri, 16 Jan at 05:30 pm The Rose Field with Philip Pullman

Goldsmiths, University of London

Democratising Corporate Governance. How to implement shareholder assemblies
Fri, 16 Jan at 05:30 pm Democratising Corporate Governance. How to implement shareholder assemblies

LT18 & 19 Sammy Ofer Centre / London Business School

A Midsummer Night's Dream - CLSG Junior PLay 2026 - Friday 16th 5:30pm
Fri, 16 Jan at 05:30 pm A Midsummer Night's Dream - CLSG Junior PLay 2026 - Friday 16th 5:30pm

Museum of London, CLSG Sixth Form Centre

(SOLD OUT) Moroccan Cookery Class with Sanae| LONDON| Cookery School
Fri, 16 Jan at 06:15 pm (SOLD OUT) Moroccan Cookery Class with Sanae| LONDON| Cookery School

Migrateful Cookery School

COOKING WORKSHOPS
Ecuadorian Cookery Class with Judith | Veg Friendly | LONDON|Cookery School
Fri, 16 Jan at 06:15 pm Ecuadorian Cookery Class with Judith | Veg Friendly | LONDON|Cookery School

Appleby Blue Almshouse

COOKING WORKSHOPS
Algerian Cookery Class with Amel | LONDON | Pop up
Fri, 16 Jan at 06:15 pm Algerian Cookery Class with Amel | LONDON | Pop up

All Saints Church

COOKING WORKSHOPS
Slaughter To Prevail at O2 Academy Brixton
Fri, 16 Jan at 06:30 pm Slaughter To Prevail at O2 Academy Brixton

O2 Academy Brixton

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
History of London Photography
Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm History of London Photography

Saint Mary Woolnoth Church of England

WORKSHOPS ART
Supercalifragilistic Tour
Sat, 07 Jan at 02:00 pm Supercalifragilistic Tour

St Paul's Underground Station - Next to Caffe Nero

ENTERTAINMENT ART
Adults Art Taster Class
Mon, 20 Nov at 07:00 pm Adults Art Taster Class

W6 0RR

WORKSHOPS ART
Kintsugi Workshop
Sat, 21 Sep at 11:00 am Kintsugi Workshop

KGU5s 130 Mortimer Road

WORKSHOPS ART
Aerial Relaxation Pods - Sound Journey Gong Bath Meditation in Hammocks
Thu, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm Aerial Relaxation Pods - Sound Journey Gong Bath Meditation in Hammocks

The Skylight Centre

HEALTH-WELLNESS FESTIVALS
Life Drawing Class with London Art Classes
Wed, 01 Apr at 07:00 pm Life Drawing Class with London Art Classes

165 Childers St

ART WORKSHOPS
THE BOWIE'S SOHO WALKING TOUR
Sat, 29 Aug at 11:00 am THE BOWIE'S SOHO WALKING TOUR

Tottenham Court Road Station

ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC
The Westway Walk
Sat, 10 Oct at 02:30 pm The Westway Walk

Westbourne Park Station

ART ENTERTAINMENT
THE ORIGINAL SOHO PUNK TOUR
Sat, 03 Apr at 11:00 am THE ORIGINAL SOHO PUNK TOUR

Tottenham Court Road Station

ENTERTAINMENT ART
Night Photography Tour in London
Wed, 14 Apr at 07:30 pm Night Photography Tour in London

Outside Cafe Nero

PHOTOGRAPHY ART
Free Street Art Walking Tour
Fri, 23 Apr at 03:30 pm Free Street Art Walking Tour

Shoreditch High Street Station

ART POP-UPS
Photography City Tour in London
Sun, 25 Apr at 10:45 am Photography City Tour in London

Caffè Nero

ART PHOTOGRAPHY

What's Happening Next in London?

Discover London Events