Access
Museum entrances
The Great Russell Street entrance has 12 steps with a handrail.
There are self-operable lifts on both sides of the steps.
There is level access at the Montague Place entrance.
For information: +44 (0)20 7323 8299
Lifts and access to galleries
The majority of galleries and all special exhibitions are fully accessible.
Free plans of the Museum are available in the Great Court, these show the location of lifts.
Disabled parking
There are a limited number of parking space available for disabled visitors to the Museum.
Please telephone +44 (0)20 7323 8299 at least 24 hours in advance.
You will need to provide the details of the registration number, make and model of vehicle and the date of your visit.
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 in the Great Court.
Borrow a wheelchair
Wheelchairs are available at both entrances to borrow for your visit.
Unfortunately the Museum cannot provide assistance around the Museum for wheelchair users.
Companion tickets to all exhibitions and events are free of charge.
Please telephone +44 (0)20 7323 8299 in advance.
Guide and assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome. Dog bowls are available.
Ask at the Information Desk in the Great Court.
Seating
There are benches and stools in the Great Court. Seating is available in selected galleries.
Ask at the Information Desk in the Great Court.
Concessions for exhibitions
Concessions for paying exhibitions are available for disabled visitors. A companion ticket is also provided free of charge. Some paying exhibitions have designated opening times for disabled visitors.
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.
British Sign Language (BSL)
Signed gallery talks are programmed once a month at the Museum.
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.
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.
Multimedia guides
Over 200 audio descriptions of the Museum’s highlight objects with interactive map of the galleries.
Sponsored by Korean Air
Ask at the Multimedia Guide Desk
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