Reading Room
The Reading Room stands at the heart of the Museum, in the
centre of the Great Court.
It has been known as a world famous centre of learning since the
nineteenth century when it opened and was immediately hailed as one
of the great sights of London. Its beautifully restored blue,
cream and gold papier mâché domed ceiling echoes the Pantheon in
Rome.
Please note, the Reading Room is not available for filming
purposes at present.
Information about this space
- Size 1651.3 square metres. The Reading Room lobby is 4.4
square metres
- Lighting restrictions only cold-lamp/ low-level lighting
permitted