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British Museum

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A museum of the world, for the world. Discover over two million years of human history and culture. Some of the world-famous objects include the Rosetta … See more

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4.5/5 · 74,362 reviews
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Sep 19, 2024
Came from the USA to see the Elgin Marbles but the exhibit was closed. Stone faced information guy could care less. Went back the next day to see the Assyrian collection. They decided to close the ga… Full review by Betty B
Sep 19, 2024
Stunning building and well maintained.truly an amazing experience.very informative.very crowded but still high recommend. Full review by kowalskikriz
Sep 17, 2024
Just wanted to point out to fellow travellers that although the British Museum is free to get in you still have to negotiate a non-user friendly website to obtain entry tickets. What was most annoyi… Full review by monkeyfeet155
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Articles

Queen Elizabeth II Great Court is the quadrangle at the center of the British museum. It is simply called the Great Court and was ina…
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Spanning several miles of galleries and featuring around 80,000 exhibits, the British Museum stands as one of the most comprehe…
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Home to one of the largest collections of works and artefacts coming from all over the world, the museum is dedicated to human history, art, a…
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Facts

Director:Hartwig Fischer
Architect:John Russell Pope
Established:1753
Visitors:1,275,400 (2020)

Amenities

Questions & answers

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I made a free time and day reservation, but I want to change the date. How can I change it? Thank you.
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Entry to the museum is free. U can book a fresh ticket online, its free of cost.
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I have a boking on Tuesday at 12.20. I'd like to know if possible to let/leave my luggage at the garderobe. I mention that is …
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I have a boking on Tuesday at 12.20. I'd like to know if possible to let/leave my luggage at the garderobe. I mention that is a small luggage of 40X40X20 cm. Thank you for your answer.
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I don't recall anyone having luggage standing in line near me, but From the museum website on "facilities" (see below). Honestly, leaving in a hotel check might be better if …
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I don't recall anyone having luggage standing in line near me, but From the museum website on "facilities" (see below). Honestly, leaving in a hotel check might be better if possible, but it says any luggage with wheels is not allowed. Visitor and Member cloakroom Opening hours: 11.00–17.00 (20.30 on Fridays). Last deposits are one hour before closing time. Please collect items 30 minutes before closing time. The cloakroom can be found by turning left immediately after passing through the Main entrance to the Museum. Please note that items of luggage weighing more than 8kg and larger than 40x40x50cm (including all wheeled suitcases) are not permitted. Please see the restricted items section for full details. Storage for luggage is available at major rail stations, including Euston, King's Cross and Charing Cross. Use of the cloakroom is charged per-item: Coats – £2 Bags up to 4kg – £2.50 Bags 4–8kg – £5 Umbrellas – £1 Fold-up pushchairs – free Members can use the cloakroom free of charge. The same restrictions apply. You must retrieve items from the cloakroom before you leave the Museum site. In the event of a fire evacuation, the cloakroom will be closed immediately and you must follow our fire evacuation instructions. Our staff will help to retrieve your items from the cloakroom as soon as possible after the Museum reopens. Please note that the cloakroom has limited capacity, and when this capacity is reached, it cannot accept items until space becomes available again. The Museum reserves the right to vary or alter these conditions without prior notice.
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É necessário fazer reserva ou marcar horário para entrar no museu?
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No reservations needed unless you want to see special exhibits, we walked right in and it was awesome as well as free,!
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If we buy the tickets at British Museum for the Persia exhibit, do we need to reserve general admission tickets as well
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If you’ve got exhibition tickets, you join a different queue outside, so I don’t believe you need general admission tickets too to get in! If you’re worried about it, it’s free to reserve …
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If you’ve got exhibition tickets, you join a different queue outside, so I don’t believe you need general admission tickets too to get in! If you’re worried about it, it’s free to reserve general admission so you can do that on top of your exhibition ticket to be safe. Aside from during Covid, I’ve never been asked for my general admission ticket so I wouldn’t worry too much :)
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Do they supply a mobility scooter
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No, as far as I'm aware.
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Frequently asked questions

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What are the Museum's opening hours?
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The Museum is open daily, 10.00–17.00 (last entry at 16.45). On Fridays the Museum is open until 20.30 (last entry at...
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Highlights

Tips

Designated wheelchair and accessible public toilet
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There are many restaurants, cafes, shops inside the museum. So, you will not need to find a place refreshment during a tiring day of exploring
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The British Museum is accessible from the Tottenham Court Road, Holborn, Goodge Street and Russell Square Tube stops
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Comprising the largest library of numismatic artefacts in the United Kingdom
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While the entry fee for british museum costs nothing, you can buy tickets for british museum here
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You can channel your inner curator by picking up a replica of the rosetta stone
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Free tours of the museum and guides are also available
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Admission is free
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Wear comfy shoes and tackle its 100 rooms, 17 sections, and three floors one area at a time
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You can easily spend anywhere between an hour to a whole day here, depending on your interest level
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Preplan your visit by mapping out the highlights in advance
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The british museum charges no admission fee
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There are also daily free handling sessions and a children's multimedia guide available
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Follow one of the free 20-minute spotlight tours led by the guides every friday
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Don't miss the rosetta stone, the key to deciphering egyptian hieroglyphics
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We particularly liked the statues and busts of egyptian kings, and the mummies were great fun, especially for the kids
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Buy jewelry inspired by egyptian hieroglyphics and celtic art
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There's a shop selling kids' games and souvenirs, along with one that sells replica sculptures and jewelry
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Buy books, children's toys and gifts, souveniers, replica sculptures, jewellery, silk scarves and ties
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As with all national museums in the uk it charges no admission fee, except for loan exhibitions
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It charges no admission fee
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