Access
Museum entrances
The Great Russell Street entrance has 12 steps with a handrail on both sides. There are self-operable lifts on both sides of the steps, with bells for visitors to call for assistance if required. The Montague Place entrance is a level entrance.
For information: +44 (0)20 7323 8299
Lifts and access to galleries
There are two lifts in the Great Court and one lift at each Museum entrance. The majority of galleries and all special exhibitions are fully accessible. Free plans of the Museum are available.
Disabled
parking
There is limited parking in the Museum's forecourt for disabled visitors only. Please provide the details of the registration number, make and model of vehicle and the date of your visit.
Please telephone 24 hours in advance:
+44 (0)20 7323 8299
Accessible
toilets
There are accessible toilets in the Great Court, the Ford Centre for Young Visitors, the Clore Education Centre and to the north of Room 66.
Ask at the Information Desk
Borrow a
wheelchair
Wheelchairs are available at both entrances to borrow for your visit.
Please telephone in advance:
+44 (0)20 7323 8299
Guide and assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome. Dog bowls are available.
Ask at the Information Desk
Seating
There are benches and stools in the Great Court. Seating is available in selected galleries.
Ask at the Information Desk
Concessions for exhibitions
Concessions are available for disabled visitors. A companion ticket is also provided free of charge. Some paying exhibitions have designated opening times for disabled visitors.
Multimedia guides
Over 200 audio descriptions of the Museum’s highlight objects with interactive map of the galleries.
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Ask at the Multimedia Guide Desk
British Sign Language (BSL)
Signed gallery talks are programmed once a month at the Museum.
See events calendar
Handling sessions
The Museum runs daily hands on sessions in selected galleries
Touch tours
A touch tour is available for the Egyptian Sculpture Gallery (Room 4) and the Parthenon Sculptures (Room 18), which has Braille labels and plaster cast reliefs of the Parthenon sculptures.
Sound enhancement system / Induction loops
Induction loops operate in the Clore Centre and Information Desk.
A sound enhancement system with portable induction loops is available for most gallery talks and eyeOpener tours.
Large print guides
Large print versions of What's on, the free Museum plan, selected gallery guides and some temporary exhibitions are available.
Magnifying glasses
Magnifying glasses are available to borrow; a £5 deposit is required.
Access provision for groups
- Accompanied visits with a Museum volunteer
- Tailored handling sessions around a group-specific interest area for learning disabled
- Tailored sign interpreted talks addressing group-specific interest areas of the collection
If a member or members of your group require access provision please contact Jane Samuels, Access Manager, at least six weeks in advance of your visit on +44 (0)20 7323 8506 or jsamuels@britishmuseum.org