Gallery closures

Long-term gallery closures

Greece: Bassai sculptures,
Room 16 

and Greek vases, Room 20a

Open daily 10.00–11.00

Access to Room 16 outside of these hours may be arranged by prior appointment with the Department of Greece and Rome. Please email greekandroman@britishmuseum.org

India: Amaravati, Room 33a 

Re-opening in 2013

Room 33a is closed because the objects have been removed to be protected while the World Conservation and Exhibition Centre building works are carried out nearby. The gallery will reopen when building work is finished in 2013.

Europe: AD 300–1100, Room 41 

Re-opening in late 2013

Room 41 will be closed until the end of 2013 while the room is refurbished for a new display of the Sutton Hoo collection. During this time a selection of highlight objects from the Sutton Hoo collection are on display in Room 2 

Greek and Roman Architecture: 560 BC–AD 300, Room 77 
and Classical inscriptions, Room 78 

Check before you visit

Enquire at the Information Desk in the Great Court for opening times or call +44 (0)20 7323 8299

Temporary gallery closures

Life and death in Pompeii and Herculaneum 

Closed 18 and 19 June for Pompeii Live. More information 


We regret that it may be necessary, for example in the interests of security or public safety in severe weather, for us to alter the Museum’s opening hours or close specific areas of the Museum at any time, and without prior notice.