Visiting

Opening times

Great Court

Free, open daily 10.00–17.30

Fridays open until 20.30

Friday lates programme including events, food and drink 

Full opening times 
Planned gallery closures 

Getting here

Map

British Museum
Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3DG

Tube: Tottenham Court Road, Holborn,
Russell Square, Goodge Street

More about getting here 

Plan your visit

Gallery talk

Free tours and talks throughout
the day 

Multimedia guide:
interactive object tour 

 

Special and free exhibitions 

Full opening times 

More on planning your visit 

Floor plans and access

Floor plan

Floor plans and galleries

View floor plans 

Facilities

See Museum facilities 

Access

Museum access provision

Access information  Activities 

Family visits

Child at Museum Face of objects

Free activities

Including trails, backpacks, object handling and art materials 

Family events  

Exhibitions:
free for children 

More for families and children 

Restaurant and cafés

Coffee

Court Cafés and Gallery Café 

Family-friendly eating and drinking 

Court Restaurant 

Casual contemporary dining 

More about the cafés and restaurant 

Group visits

Special offers, lectures and multimedia
guides for groups of 20+ 

Bespoke tours for groups 

Group dining: special menu
and discounts 

More about group visits 

School visits

General information for teachers about school visits 

Sessions at the Museum: new
2012–2013 school sessions 

More about school visits 

Shops

The Museum has four shops
where you can buy books, souvenirs,
family gifts and luxury products

Online shop 

More about Museum shops 

Full visitor regulations (pdf)