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Museum Details

British Museum

The British Museum
Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3DG
England

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

Facilities

Food: yes
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Hearing disability facilities: yes

Contact details
Information (Tel) : +44 (0)20 7323 8299
Switchboard (Tel) : +44 (0)20 7323 8000
General information (Fax) : +44 (0)20 7323 8480
Visitor Services : information@britishmuseum.org
Website : www.britishmuseum.org

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

Closed
Closed 1 January, Good Friday and 24-26 December every year.

Admission charges
Admission Free (except for special exhibitions)

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.

Articles
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Love in a Cold Climate - World Gardens in London
2008 Museums And Heritage Awards Announced In London
British Archaeological Awards 2008 - Three Weeks To Enter

Trails
Roman Britain Beyond The British Museum's Hadrian Exhibition
Monks, Knights, Peasants, 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 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 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 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 Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families 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 Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available 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
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