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Access
Practical information
| Access provision | Contact information |
|---|---|
 Museum entrancesThe Great Russell Street entrance has 12 steps with handrails at each side. There are self operable lifts on both sides of the steps, with bells for visitors to call for assistance if required. The Montague Place entance is a level entrance. |
Telephone for more information: +44 (0)20 7323 8299 |
 Disabled parkingThere 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. |
Telephone in advance: +44 (0)20 7323 8299 |
 ToiletsAccessible toilets are located in the Great Court, the Ford Centre for Young Visitors, the Clore Education Centre and to the north of Room 66. |
Ask at Information Desk |
 Lifts and access to galleriesTwo lifts are located in the Great Court and one lift by each Museum entrance. The majority of galleries and all special exhibitions are fully accessible. Free plans of the Museum are available. View the location of lifts and galleries on the floorplan |
Ask at Information Desk |
 WheelchairsWheelchairs are available at both entrances. |
Telephone in advance: +44 (0)20 7323 8299 |
 Guide and assistance dogsGuide and assistance dogs are welcome. Dog bowls are available. |
Ask at Information Desk |
 SeatingThere are benches and stools in the Great Court. Seating is available in selected galleries. |
Ask at Information Desk |
 Paying exhibitionsConcessions are available for disabled visitors. A companion ticket is also provided free of charge. Some paying exhibitions have designated opening times for disabled visitors. |
All exhibitions |
Discovering the collection
| Access provision | Contact information |
|---|---|
 Audio Description GuideOver 200 audio descriptions of the Museum’s highlight objects. Sponsored by Korean Air Book online |
Ask at Multimedia Guide Desk |
 British Sign Language (BSL)Signed talks Signed gallery talks are programmed once a month at the Museum. For events calendar BSL online BSL translations of 18 highlight objects are available online. More information |
Ask at Information Desk |
| BSL Multimedia Guide Signed video commentaries for over 200 highlight objects of the Museum, with interactive map to help with orientation in the galleries. Sponsored by Korean Air Book online |
Ask at Multimedia Guide Desk |
 Handling sessionsThe Museum runs daily hands on sessions in selected galleries. More information |
Drop in to the galleries |
 Large print guidesLarge print versions of What's on, the free Museum plan and selected gallery guides are available. |
Ask at Information Desk |
 Magnifying glassesMagnifying glasses are available to borrow; a £5 deposit is required. |
Ask at Information Desk |
 Sound enhancement system / Induction loopsInduction 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. |
Ask at Information Desk |
| 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. |
Ask at Information Desk |
Access provision for groups
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 email jsamuels@britishmuseum.org
Access provision for groups at the Museum includes:
- Accompanied visits with a Museum volunteer
- Tailored handling sessions around a group-specific interest area
- Tailored sign interpreted talks addressing group-specific interest areas of the collection
Download our Disability Equality Scheme and Action Plan (pdf 92Kb)