Visiting

The Museum is free to all visitors and is open daily
10.00–17.30

New multimedia guide
– available in 10 languages

Galleries open late
– every Thursday and Friday

Getting here
– maps and transport links

Full opening times
The Museum is free to all visitors. It is open daily 10.00–17.30, and late on Thursdays and Fridays.

Planning your visit
Ideas for a lunchtime visit or a whole afternoon. From highlights to hidden treasures.

Activities for children
From where to find the baby changing facilities to free activities for all the family.

Getting here
Find out to get here by underground, bus, bicycle or car.

Guided tours
Guided tours of the collection, by expert Blue Badge guides.

Floorplans and galleries
Plan which galleries to see and find out where they are.

Practical information and accessible activities.

Information for teachers about educational visits to the Museum.

Book dinner at the Court Restaurant or eat at the cafés.

Books, souvenirs, gifts for friends and family.

Information desk: General information
+44 (0)20 7323 8299 Email

Collections enquiries: questions about objects
+44 (0)20 7323 8838

Ticket desk: Exhibition and events ticket booking
+44 (0)20 7323 8181

Switchboard: For all other enquiries
+44 (0)20 7323 8000