The British Museum Guided Tour

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Discover two million years of human history and culture at The British Museum on this guided museum tour. 

An expert guide will provide fascinating insights into the history and significance of the museum's many treasures in an in-depth tour.

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About your Guided Tour at The British Museum: 

  • Duration: 2-3 hours
  • Meeting Point: Meet your guide at the main entrance after the security check.
  • Includes: Guided tour of the British Museum and optional headsets for more than six people.
  • Location: British Museum, Great Russell St, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3DG
  • Please note: Guided tours at the British Museum take place between 10:00am and 2:00pm everyday.

What's On at The British Museum?

With a huge collection of artefacts from various time periods and locations from around the world, there's an exhibition for everyone:

  • Rosetta Stone: A large granite inscription in three scripts - Greek, Egyptian hieroglyphs and a script known as Demotic. It's famously known as being the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics. 
  • Parthenon Sculptures: A collection of marvel sculptures taken by Lord Elgin, the former British Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. Taken from the Parthenon in Athens, the sculptures depict scenes from Greek mythology. 
  • Egyptian Mummies: With some over 4,000+ years old, the British Museum is home to a huge collections of artefacts, mummies, sarcophagi, coffins and funerary objects. 
  • Sutton Hoo Treasures: Discovered at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk, the treasures are a large collection of Anglo-Saxon burial relics, including a helmet, shield and a golden buckle. 
  • The Lewis Chessmen: Made out of walrus ivory and whale teeth, these 12th-century chess pieces were discovered on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. 
  • The Elgin Marbles: Another collection taken by Lord Elgin from the Parthenon in Athens, marvel at this magnificent display of marble sculptures. 
  • The Assyrian Lion Hunt Reliefs: Dating back to the 7th Century BCE, this collection is made of a series of large stone panels that depict the ancient Assyrian practice of lion hunting. 
  • The Hoa Hakananai'a: Originating in Easter Island, this large stone statue shows a male figure with intricate carvings on it's surface - it is believed to have been created around 1200 CE!

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Location

The British Museum

Great Russell St,
London,
WC1B 3DG
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How to find us

Address: The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG

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Accessible Entrance: Montague Place, London, WC1E 7JW

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By car:

  • You are welcome to visit by car as the British Museum is very accessible, but please note: there is no onsite parking. 

By bike:

  • Bicycle racks are available inside the gates of the Main Entrance.
  • The Museum cannot assume responsibility for any damage or theft.
  • Please note that folding bikes are not allowed inside the premises.

By bus:

The following bus routes pass within walking distance of the Museum:

  • New Oxford Street: 1, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 98, 242
  • Tottenham Court Road (NB) & Gower Street (SB): 14, 24, 29, 73, 134, 390
  • Southampton Row: 59, 68, X68, 91, 168, 188

By tube:

The closest tube stations to the British Museum are:

  • Tottenham Court Road: Five minute walk
  • Holborn: Seven minute walk
  • Russell Square: Seven minute walk
  • Goodge Street: Eight minute walk
Facilities
  • Cloakrooms
  • Lost Property
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Accessibility facilities
  • Food and Drink refreshments
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What is the security, bag search and large luggage policy at the British Museum in London?

For everyone's safety, all bags, rucksacks, packages and personal items may be searched before entry. 

  • Wheeled cases, sports equipment and large luggage are not allowed on the British Museum premises.
  • Storage for luggage is available at all major stations, including Euston, King's Cross and Charing Cross.
Is the British Museum in London wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the British Museum in London is committed to ensuring accessibility for all visitors.

  • Wheelchair Access: The museum entrance at Montague Place is a step-free access. This is also available throughout the museum, with lifts to assist. 
  • Accessible Toilets
  • British Sign Language Guides
  • Audio Descriptive Guides
  • Carer's go free
Which items are restricted in the British Museum?

Due to health and safety guidelines, there are a small number of restricted items allowed within the Museum.

  • No large items of luggage - bigger than 40cm x 40cm x 50cm and heavier than 8kg)
  • Wheeled cases are not permitted regardless of weight and size.
  • Folding bicycles are not permitted inside the Museum. 
  • Adult scooters, skateboards and musical instruments are not allowed on the premises. 

However, you will be able to retrieve any confiscated items upon leaving, provided there are no legal barriers.

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