About this site

This site has been developed to enable visitors to access and engage with the Museum's collection online and to provide practical information for people planning to visit the Museum. Here is a quick introduction to each of the main sections. We hope that you will enjoy your visit and return to the site soon.

Practical information including: opening times, how to get here, access information, and shopping and eating facilities. There is also information about activities for groups, families, and schools. This section also has full details of audio tours, free guided tours and talks, as well as where to find the special Hands On desks.

Find out more about current and future exhibitions and see if any touring exhibitions are coming to a town or city near you. See details of all our events, many of which are free, including films, lectures, family events, performances and practical workshops.

Explore the Museum's objects, galleries and the many world cultures that are represented by the collection.  Journey through the online tours and themes to learn more about a specific topic. Use the Highlights search to access over 4,000 highlight objects from the Museum collection.

Central to the Museum's role is research into the collection and the cultures and periods it represents. Many members of staff are engaged in new research and this section holds information on all current research projects. Find information on research facilities provided by the Museum and access online publications.

Covering all age ranges, from primary education to adult learning. Extensive learning resources for primary and secondary schools and teachers. Information for further and higher education students, together with adult learning programmes, talks and workshops.

All about the Museum from the history of the building and the collection to current news and debate. Information on each of the departments, their facilities and staff. Details of the business services offered, such as venue hire and filming. Plus all current job opportunities.

Become a Member of the British Museum Friends and enjoy a whole range of benefits, including free entry to all special exhibitions. Find out how to give your support through corporate involvement or by becoming a patron. Join our team of volunteers and play a vital role in supporting the work of the Museum . Sign-up for the monthly e-newsletter to keep up-to-date with what's on.

Shop online at the British Museum shop for books, exhibition catalogues and gifts.


Accessibility

We are committed to making all web-based information, services and learning resources on the Museum's website accessible to all users.


Terms of use

For full terms and conditions of the use of this website, our privacy policy and copyright information, please see:

The copyright for some photographs throughout this site belong to Phil Mayer, Benedict Johnson, Nigel Young and Roberto Saas / Tameme Veloz.


Contact the web team

If you have any enquiries, comments, corrections or suggestions about this site, please email the web team at:

web@britishmuseum.org


Registered addresses and details

The Trustees of the British Museum
An exempt charity and a body corporate (British Museum Act 1963 and ss 3 & 96 and Schedule 2 paragraph (p) Charities Act 1993)
British Museum, Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG
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The British Museum Great Court Limited
A Limited Company Registered in England No. 04098945
Registered address: British Museum, Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

The British Museum Friends Limited
A Limited Company Registered in England No.4133346.
Registered Charity No. 1086080
Registered Office: British Museum, Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG
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The British Museum is an agent for the British Museum Friends.