British Museum
The British Museum features a massive collection exceeding 7 million items from around the world

Founded in 1753, the British Museum features a massive collection that exceeds 7 million items which come from all over the world, representing and revealing human history and culture from its origins all the way to the present.
The British Museum is constructed around a central courtyard (pictured below) which is completely covered with a roof made of 1656 individually shaped glass panes set in a steel frame. This is the largest covered courtyard in all of Europe. The front facade is of Greek Revival Style featuring 44 columns that are 45 feet in height. The museum has nearly 100 different galleries covering over 800,000 square feet.
Since the British Museum is a national museum it has free admission and is open daily, making it a great place to visit if travelling on a budget. The museum also has rotating exhibitions, however there is an admission charge to view them.
For more information about the British Museum as well as exhibitions and hours see the official website link below.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesBritish Museum Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG, UK
Phone: 020 7323 8299
Official Website: British Museum
British Museum Reviews
Rated
Gorgeous building, exterior and interior! Smartly reconstructed to accommodate big crowds of visitors! Great exhibition hall dedicated to ancient Egypt, Greek and Rome and not only.
Amazing educational experience gathered at no cost since it’s free to get in.
Recommend!
Filf - in the last week
Very beautiful collections, we really enjoyed it!
You must book online and take at least 3 hours to properly visit.
The staff at the store are wonderful, my child found a cashier who was wonderful and who reassured him on January 14, 25🙏🥰.A big thank you to her!
For luggage, you can drop it off in a souvenir shop opposite for around 8 euros.
Iris WA - in the last week
I’ve been visiting the British Museum for quite some time now and it has truly become my safe space. Whenever life feels overwhelming, I make it a point to come on a Friday evening when the museum is almost deserted. There’s something magical about exploring a museum at night, it feels peaceful and intimate. On my solo visit this time, I finally had the chance to take in exhibits I had previously missed due to the crowds of tourists. No matter the time of day, the staff remain incredibly helpful and always willing to guide you wherever you need to go. Their dedication, along with the museum’s immaculate preservation of its artefacts, makes this place truly special. I love this museum so much! thank you for maintaining it so beautifully!
Dino M - in the last week
It's Free, it's packed with amazing history and globally borrowed items.
Id recommend getting you tickets in advance free online or via the app.
You don't have to enter any real personal information, all you n ed is the QR code at the end when getting tickets.
The security don't spend too much time looking, just need to see the qr code.
Walk round and another area for bag checks.
Id recommend not to take any big bags, as you'll be carrying them around for hours.
Take your time. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to enjoy.
Highly recommend and appreciated.
Master BD - in the last week
The place has some very cool stuff to look at but you need to remember to get tickets in advance. It's free and the tickets are $0, I think it's used for tracking or you can go into museum via the north entrance without tickets. Great place to go for sure. It can get very crowded sometimes and if you bring babys there are a Lot of stairs so bring baby backpack and Not a Stroller for space and movement. The place is kind of a maze but workers will help most of the time. One I talked to was having a day so not holding it against them. Bring water and snack. Bathroom sometimes hard to find.
Nexis Hernandez - in the last week
Directions
Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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Northern and Central Lines | Tottenham Court Road | 5 Minutes |
Piccadilly Line | Holborn | 8 Minutes |
How to get to British Museum by Tube
From Tottenham Court Road Station exit onto Tottenham Court Road and go left (north), then right on Great Russell Street. The museum is a couple of blocks ahead on your left.
From Holborn Station exit onto Kingsway and go right (north), then left on High Holborn, then right on Southampton, then left on Bloomsbury Way, then right on Bloomsbury Square, then left on Great Russell Street. The museum is just ahead on your right.
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