British Museum

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Open daily 10am - 5:30pm

Great Russell Street, London, England, WC1B 3DG

The Basics

Allow at least two hours for a British Museum tour, but don’t expect to see everything in one visit—it would take days to explore the entire museum and it’s easy to get lost. With so much to see, visiting with a tour guide is a convenient choice, and a small-group or private guided tour will ensure you maximize your time.

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The British Museum London - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour

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Wonderful tour!!

Wonderful tour!! Ellie was so knowledgeable and fun. It was worth the price for such a small group. Definitely recommend!

Tamaran_S, Mar 2023

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What a great experience!

Karla_S, Mar 2023

British Museum Highlights Private Guided Tour

This tour was so fun and educational! I would recommend it to anyone that wants to maximize their experience at the British Museum. Jack (our guide) shepherded us through the crowds so that we had the opportunity to see more, without the stress of competing with hundreds of other people. Jack's enthusiasm and knowledge really made it fun. It was GREAT!

Outstanding recap of...

Patrick_A, Mar 2023

British Museum Guided Tour

Outstanding recap of British Museum artifacts. Tour guide was excellent. Crowds were heavy though so sometimes it was hard to hear.

A Wealth of Knowledge Shared

Ashley_M, Mar 2023

Crash course in archaeology at the British Museum

Rossa was an amazing guide and really brought history to life through stories, observations, and games! The British Museum is massive and I was intimidated to visit. I was very pleased having a guide to point out important exhibits that I likely would have overlooked or not appreciated to their full extent on my own. Rossa placing these objects into historical context truly brought them back to life. I will return to the British Museum to confidently see more in the future!

Brilliant Private Tour of the British Museum

Kerry_S, Mar 2023

Private Guided Tour of the British Museum

Anthony, our private tour guide, was simply brilliant. He is very educated and enchanted us with his unparalleled knowledge and detailed stories of the collections at the British Museum. Anthony is such a wealth of knowledge I believe we could spend ten years listening to him and we would still want to hear more! He made every exhibit fascinating for my twenty year old son and myself. If we come back to London we hope to find him again. We highly recommend the private tour with Anthony.

Fantastic Tour!!

Ken_H, Mar 2023

British Museum & National Gallery of London Guided Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Anthony Matthews was a brilliant guide in our visit to the British Museum and National Gallery. His knowledge of world history, art history and current events brought the content to life. Probably one of the best tour guides (and tours) we’ve encountered anywhere in the world.

The British Museum is iconic & even better with a guide

Nicholas_S, Jan 2023

The British Museum London Guided Museum Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max

There's so much to see & learn in the British museum that a tour is the best way to make the most out of your time i.e., focus on the best bits. Our tour guide, Luis, was great. Easy to listen to & understand. On my next visit to London, I'll book Luis again for the Natural History Musem.

Jan 2023 British Museum tour

Roselillian_S, Jan 2023

2 Hours Private Tour of the British Museum with an Expert Guide

Damiano was excellent. He was Very punctual, knowledgeable, friendly and fun to be with. Showed us all highlights of the British Museum. Would highly recommend him as your guide.

Fantastic Tour

Remington_D, Nov 2022

British Museum In-Depth Private Guided Tour

Jack is a fantastic tour guide. The British Museum is massive and Jack tailored the tour based on my interests and pointed out details I would have never found on my own. He is very knowledgeable and is a great storyteller.

A great tour

Susanne_P, Mar 2023

The British Museum London - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour

Luis gave us a very fine tour of the highlights of the Museum. Thank you. We marvelled at the Rosetta Stonr, the Parthenon, beautiful sculptures and the stories behind all of them.

Wonderful tour

John_P, Mar 2023

The British Museum London Guided Museum Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Ginger, Giovanni and the Rosetta Stone. Becky was a wonderful tour guide. She made the experience, very educational and entertaining.

Amazing guide Matilda

April_W, Mar 2023

The British Museum London - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour

Excellent guide Matilda. She was engaging and very knowledgeable, and even got our teenagers interested. Highly recommend!

Knowledgeable, welcoming and impressive guided tour!

Leslie_S, Mar 2023

British Museum Guided Tour

Joe was a fantastic guide! He was incredibly knowledgeable and professional. Also welcoming & fun. We had a ton to cover but got it in and really enjoyed our time.

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Things to Know Before You Go

There is no admission fee for the British Museum, although donations are welcome.
Visitors are required to pass security checks to enter, and large bags and suitcases are prohibited.
On-site facilities include museum shops, cafés, and restaurants.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the museum.
Audio guides are offered in several languages.
The British Museum is fully wheelchair accessible.

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How to Get There

The British Museum is located on Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, in the heart of central London. The museum is easy to reach by bus or tube, and the Tottenham Court Road (Northern Line), Russell Square (Piccadilly Line), and Holborn (Piccadilly and Central lines) underground stations are all less than a 5-minute walk away.

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When to Get There

The museum is open daily, year-round. The quietest time to visit is on a weekday either when the doors open or after 3pm—school groups often visit in the mornings. Morning visitors should plan to visit the most popular exhibits (such as the Rosetta Stone and the Parthenon sculptures) right away, while afternoon visitors might save these until later, when the crowds have left. Friday evenings are also a good time to visit, when there are normally fewer tour groups and families. Look out for special exhibitions, events, and film screenings throughout the year, too.

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Highlights of the British Museum

For first-time visitors, the most popular exhibits include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures from ancient Greece, the Persian Oxus Treasure, and the Ancient Egypt collection, which houses the Mummy of Katebet. Other must-see artifacts include the Portland Vase, which dates back to the 1st century BC; the Lewis chessmen, a collection of carved chess pieces dating back to the 12th century; and a statue from Easter Island, which is on display in the Living and Dying Gallery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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British Museum

The Basics

Recent reviews from experiences in London

Things to Know Before You Go

How to Get There

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