Explore the Centre
Interactive map of new spaces and facilities
Centre factsheets
A series of factsheets about the new Centre are available to download from this page.
Factsheet 1: Report from the public display
Factsheet 2: Improving the visitor experience
Factsheet 3: Positive impact on Room 33
Factsheet 4: The North stairs
Factsheet 5: The impact on daylight
Factsheet 6: Montague Place streetscape
Factsheet 7: Sustainability and biodiversity
Factsheet 8: Summary report
News archive
Press releases
Planning permission press release
Revised planning permission press release
Model room public display
In September 2009, over 1,000 visitors came
to see the display about the Centre.
Download display panels
Video
British Museum Trustee, Bonnie Greer introduces the new Centre
Watch a video about the new centre
Current facilities
The British Museum is a world leader in the conservation and display of objects from across the globe. To ensure it can continue and grow its important role through the twenty-first century it must now take the opportunity to rationalise operations on-site and modernise 'behind the scenes' facilities.