Tickets
How to buy tickets*
- – In person at the Ticket Desk in the Great Court
- – By telephone + 44 (0)20 7323 8181
Gain free entry
Become a Member of the British Museum Friends, and you can gain free entry to Shah 'Abbas: The Remaking of Iran and other special exhibitions. Membership starts from as little as £45.
Great Rulers of the World – special ticket offer
Buy an adult ticket for both Shah Abbas: The Remaking of Iran (until 14 June) and Moctezuma: Aztec Ruler (24 September 2009 – 24 January 2010) for just £20**
| Adult | £12.00 |
| Student | £10.00, two tickets for £12 on Thursdays and Fridays from 18.00 (telephone bookings and walk-up only) |
| Unemployed | £10.00 |
| Member | Free About Membership |
| 16–18 years | £10.00 |
| Under 16 | Free when accompanied by a paying adult |
| Family (2 adults and up to 3 children under 18) | £25.00 |
| Disabled person | £10.00 (+ free admission for a carer) |
| Group | £9.50 per person (8-53 people, advanced telephone booking only) |
| Art Fund member | £6.00 |
| Senior | £12.00, special £6 ticket between 10.00 and 12.00 Mondays (telephone bookings and walk-up only) |
* Tickets subject to availability. All tickets are for timed
entry slots.
Booking fees apply when booking online and by telephone.
**Normal price £24 plus booking fees. Offer valid only on full
priced adult tickets. The special discount will be applied at
checkout (you need to select both tickets in a single
transaction).
