Admission and opening times
Admission
The British Museum is free to all visitors.
Some special exhibitions may have a charge. For details of
concessions contact the Box Office on +44 (0)20 7323 8181.
As a British Museum Friend you are entitled to free entry to all
exhibitions, plus other benefits.
Find out more about Membership
Opening times
Galleries
Selected galleries are open late Thursdays and Fridays
Late opening times
Please note: some galleries may be subject to limited opening
times. Check temporary gallery closures for more details.
Great Court
| Sunday – Wednesday |
09.00–18.00 |
| Thursday, Friday, Saturday |
09.00–23.00 |
The Museum is closed on
1 January, Good Friday, 24, 25, 26 December
Paul Hamlyn Library
| Saturday – Wednesday |
10.00–17.30 |
| Thursday |
10.00–20.30 |
| Friday |
12.00–20.30 |
+44 (0)20 7323 8838
librariesandarchives@britishmuseum.org
Temporary gallery closures
Rooms 42 and 44 are closed as part of our preparation for the
new Medieval, Time and Clocks galleries.
The Waddesdon Bequest remains on display and can be accessed
from Room 46 and a selection of the Lewis chessmen is on
display in Room 2 and Room 41.
Room 61 will be closed until November 2008.