Name: The British Museum
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The British Museum

British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG, UK

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Description

Welcome to the British Museum, where visitors can explore cultures from the dawn of human history to the present day. Enjoy free entry and discover highlights through guided tours, including the Enlightenment Gallery and Collecting the World Gallery, tracing the Museum’s origins since 1753. Experience Ancient Egypt in the Egyptian Sculpture Gallery with masterpieces like the bust of Ramesses II and the Gayer-Anderson Cat, and learn about life, death, and the afterlife through mummies and funerary artefacts.

Explore China’s 7,000 years of history in the Sir Joseph Hotung Gallery and journey through Ancient Greece, featuring Parthenon sculptures and the Mausoleum of Halikarnassos. The Learning team offers engaging cultural programmes for all ages, while Collection Online, supported by The Headley Trust, provides digital access to the Museum’s world-famous collection.

If you are looking for best museum in Camden, Greater London then visit The British Museum. It is one of the places in Camden, Greater London for day out with kids and families.

Features

Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

British Museum: Explore the oldest room in the Museum in this special guided tour before the galleries open to the public. Discover the origins of an extraordinary collection, learn about its beginnings in 1753, and trace its development through the centuries. The Enlightenment Gallery (Room 1) explores the 18th century an era of discovery, knowledge, and colonial expansion while the Collecting the World Gallery (Room 2) focuses on the collection’s growth from the 18th century to the present day.
An Introduction to Ancient Egypt: Explore one of the Museum’s most iconic spaces and uncover the fascinating history of ancient Egypt before the galleries open to the public. In the Egyptian Sculpture Gallery (Room 4), view statues of kings and gods, monumental tomb architecture, and tomb reliefs spanning 3,000 years. Highlights include the colossal bust of Ramesses II and the Gayer-Anderson Cat. The tour explains the importance of large-scale sculpture in temples and tombs, providing a perfect introduction to this remarkable collection.
Life and Death in Ancient Egypt: Discover how people lived and died in ancient Egypt and explore their beliefs about the afterlife. From human remains, painted coffins, amulets, shabtis, and tomb models to wall paintings and papyri, this tour reveals how funerary practices reflected ancient Egyptian life and spirituality. It also explains the process of mummification, tomb preparation, and the magical protections for the journey beyond.
- Galleries on this tour:
  - Room 61: Egyptian Life and Death – The Tomb Chapel of Nebamun (The Michael Cohen Gallery)
  - Rooms 62–63: Egyptian Death and Afterlife – Mummies (The Roxie Walker Galleries)
  - Room 64: Early Egypt (The Raymond and Beverly Sackler Gallery)
An Introduction to China: Journey through China’s extraordinary cultures in a guided tour before the Museum opens. In the Sir Joseph Hotung Gallery of China (Room 33), explore 7,000 years of Chinese history and culture, from 5000 BC to the present day. View Tang dynasty tomb figures (c. AD 728) and exquisite Ming dynasty blue-and-white porcelain in this beautifully refurbished gallery.
An Introduction to the Ancient Greek World: Embark on a guided journey through ancient Greece—from the rise of city-states to the empire of Alexander the Great.
Highlights include sculptures from the Parthenon and the Mausoleum of Halikarnassos, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Learn: The British Museum’s Learning team designs and delivers accessible, world-class cultural learning experiences for all ages and levels. Discover ancient civilisations, explore the achievements and challenges of societies past and present, and immerse yourself in the culture, languages, environments, people, and debates of an ever-changing world. From courses to live music and performances, there are numerous opportunities to get involved and learn through experience.
Explore the Collection: Welcome to Collection Online, a comprehensive digital resource for exploring the British Museum’s holdings. For guidance and further information, consult the online guide. The documentation and digitisation of the Museum collection were generously supported by The Headley Trust for more information visit https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/
Exhibitions and events: https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions-events

Facilities

British Museum Shop
Cloakroom
Free wifi
Baby changing facilities

Website

Contact

Video

Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open today: 10.00–17.00
Last entry: 16.45

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

Post Code: WC1B 3DG

Council: Camden

County: Greater London

By bicycle:
- 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).
- The Museum can't assume responsibility for damage or theft of bicycles left on-site.
- You may wish to use the Santander Cycle Hire scheme(Opens in new window) on your journey. If so, a docking station can be found on the corner of Great Russell Street and Montague Street, a two-minute walk from the Main Entrance.
By car: If you're planning to visit by car, please be aware that the Museum doesn't offer parking facilities, except for visitors with access requirements (visit the Accessibility at the Museum page for details).
By taxi or minicab: Black cabs can be pre-booked, hailed on the street or found at designated taxi ranks around Central London. There is a taxi rank on Great Russell Street at the Museum's main gates. Minicabs must be booked in advance through a licensed private hire operator.
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 (northbound) / Gower Street (southbound): 14, 24, 29, 73, 134, 390
- Southampton Row: 59, 68, X68, 91, 168, 188
- Please refer to individual routes on the TFL Bus Routes page(Opens in new window) to find the best stop and to check for diversions.
By tube:
- The four tube stations closest to the Museum are:
- Tottenham Court Road: 5-minute walk
- Holborn: 7-minute walk
- Russell Square: 7-minute walk
- Goodge Street: 8-minute walk