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Hours

Mon10:00–17:00
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
Thu10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–20:30
SatToday10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

Address

Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG

Nearest station: Tottenham Court Road, Holborn, Russell Square

Admission

Free

Special exhibitions require paid tickets

Accessibility

Step-free access to most galleries. Wheelchairs available free of charge. BSL tours and audio description guides available.

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British Museum

HistoryArtClosed · Opens 10am

The British Museum holds over eight million objects spanning the entire history of human civilisation. The Rosetta Stone, the Elgin Marbles, Egyptian mummies — it's the kind of place where you turn a corner and stumble into a room that would be a standalone national treasure anywhere else. Overwhelming in scale, endlessly rewarding if you pick your battles.

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Hawaiʻi: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans

150 extraordinary objects commemorating the tragic 1824 visit to London of Hawaiʻi's King and Queen.

Now showingUntil 25 May

Samurai

The reality of Japan's armour-clad warriors over 1,000 years, with around 280 items many shown for the first time.

Now showing3 Feb – 4 May

Bayeux Tapestry

The 70-metre tapestry depicting the 1066 Norman invasion, shown in the UK for the first time in almost 1,000 years.

Upcoming1 Sept – 31 Jul

Nearby

Sir John Soane's Museum

ArtFree9 min walk

Wellcome Collection

ScienceFree10 min walk

London Transport Museum

Transport11 min walk

The Photographers' Gallery

Photography12 min walk

Visitor Information

Is British Museum free?
Yes, general admission to British Museum is free. Special exhibitions require paid tickets.
What are the opening hours of British Museum?
British Museum is open Daily 10:00–17:00, Fri until 20:30. Check the museum's website for holiday closures and special hours.
Where is British Museum?
British Museum is located at Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG, in the Bloomsbury area of London. The nearest stations are Tottenham Court Road, Holborn, Russell Square.
What exhibitions are on at British Museum?
Current exhibitions include: Samurai (until May 2026); Hawaiʻi: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans (until May 2026); Bayeux Tapestry (until July 2027).
Is British Museum accessible?
Step-free access to most galleries. Wheelchairs available free of charge. BSL tours and audio description guides available.

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