British Museum

Taking you through TWO million years of world culture and history to showcase the world as it is shaped today. Travel through time on every continent and see how culture, history, art and language has been shaped by customs and sometimes, one another. Come to face with numerous priceless objects from different eras. From life size dinosaurs to an earthquake simulator, and everything in-between, this is a fun filled day for an individual or the family together.

Though the museum entry is free, it does need to be booked to avoid disappointment and long waiting in queues. Some exhibitions have a small entry fee. These periodically change and can be found on their website.
We recommend a minimum of 3-4 hours and a pair of comfortable shoes for the day.  Here is a map of the museums regular displays so that you can better plan your visit.

Facilities

The museums’ facilities include a cloakroom, should you require one. Kindly note that the cloakroom facility will not accept deposits in the final hour before closing.

• Cloakroom
• Accessibility
• Changing rooms for baby
• Disabled toilets
• Accessable parking upon prior request
• Wheelchair loan
• Quieter areas and sensory maps available
• Sound enhancement and induction loop available upon request
• Service and support animals are welcome
• Book shop, Family shop & Collections shop
• Cafes, restaurants and lounge
• Study rooms & library (by appointmentbooking only)
• Free WiFi

Main Entrance

The British Museum
Great Russell Street,
London WC1B 3DG

Second Entrance
Montague Place
London WC1E 7JW

How to get there

By Tube
Tottenham Court Road: 5-minute walk
Holborn: 7-minute walk
Russell Square: 7-minute walk
Goodge Street: 8-minute walk

By Bus
New Oxford Street: 1, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 98, 242
Tottenham Court Road (northbound) / Gower Street (southbound): 14, 24, 29, 73, 134, 390
Southampton Row: 59, 68, X68, 91, 168, 188

By Cycle
Bicycle racks are available inside the gates of the Main Entrance on Great Russell Street (please note that folding bikes are not allowed inside the premises