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British Museum
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The British Museum
Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3DG
England
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The British Museum
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Medicine, Music, Science and Technology, Social History, Weapons and War, World Cultures
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Contact details
Information (Tel)
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+44 (0)20 7323 8299
Switchboard (Tel)
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+44 (0)20 7323 8000
General information (Fax)
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+44 (0)20 7323 8480
Visitor Services
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information@britishmuseum.org
Website
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www.britishmuseum.org
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Open
Museum opening hours:
Saturday - Wednesday 10.00-17.30
Thursday - Friday 10.00-20.30
Great Court Opening Hours:
Sunday - Wednesday 09.00-18.00
Thursday - Saturday 09.00-23.00
Reading Room Opening Hours:
Saturday - Wednesday, Friday - 10.00-17.30
Thursday 10.00-20.30
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Closed
Closed 1 January, Good Friday and 24-26 December every year.
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Admission charges
Admission Free (except for special exhibitions)
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Description
The British Museum holds in trust for the nation and the world a collection of art and antiquities from ancient and living cultures.
Housed in one of Britain's architectural landmarks, the collection is one of the finest in existence, spanning two million years of human history.
Access to the collections is free.
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Articles
2008 Museums And Heritage Awards Announced In London
British Archaeological Awards 2008 - Three Weeks To Enter
Latin American Sounds: from Earliest Rhythms to Contemporary Carnival
Troy Story - Telford Museums Help Kids Get Their Five Hours Of Culture
Prints From Hopper To Pollock At The British Museum
China Now - A UK-wide Celebration Of Oriental Culture
OU Teams Up With The British Museum For Its First Archaeology Course
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Trails
Monks, Knights, Peasants And Merchants - A Medieval Trail
On The Trail Of The Ancient Egyptians In UK Museums
Antony Gormley Across Britain - From The Angel Of The North To The Iron Man
Gay History - A Trail Exploring LGBT Heritage In London Collections
A History of Britain - At the Edge of the World?
Get Out Of The Office At Lunchtime And Visit A London Museum
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Foreign language audio guide available
Information point provided
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Braille information and/or interpretation
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
General audio-guide available
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Sign language interpretation available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Auditorium
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
General audio-guide available
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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