Curator: Early South Asia - London

The British Museum · london, london, United-Kingdom

Location
london
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 07, 2026

Job Description

Curator: Early South Asia - London

About the role

We are seeking an ambitious and knowledgeable Curator: Early South Asia to play a key role in researching, developing and sharing one of the most significant collections of South Asian heritage in the world.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a curator, researcher or museum professional with a specialist interest in the archaeology, art and material culture of South Asia to help make internationally important collections accessible to diverse audiences through research, display, publication and public engagement.

As Curator: Early South Asia, you will be responsible for the care, development, research and interpretation of collections spanning ancient to medieval South Asia, including material from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and parts of Afghanistan. Collections include archaeological assemblages, Indus Valley Civilisation material, Buddhist reliquaries, Amaravati s...

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