Inside the Great Court at the British Museum

British Museum from home

We're open and look forward to welcoming you back.

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You can continue to enjoy the British Museum at home. Explore the collection and tour the galleries via Google Street View. Plus get the inside story from Museum experts and guests through our online events, blog, podcasts, YouTube channel and social media. 

Please support the Museum through a direct donation, by becoming a Member or via a purchase in our online shop if you're able.  

Thank you in advance for your continued support. 

Stay connected online

  • Ceramic plate, a suspended celestial disc glowing with blue, green and yellow glaze

    Read the blog

    Thought-provoking posts from conservators, curators and scientists that give you the inside knowledge on our collection.
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    Search the collection

    We have records of over four million objects online for you to explore. What would you like to know more about?
  • Colour painting of two women visiting a religious mendicant

    Attend an online event

    Take a deep dive into the collection with our curators and guests in this selection of upcoming free lectures and discussions.
  • The Helen Hamlyn Trust Museum Explorer trails

    Be a young explorer

    Try one of our Museum explorer trails at home. These fun kids' activities journey through Africa, Japan, Ancient Egypt and more.
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    The British Museum podcast

    The Museum podcast delves into every aspect of the British Museum, from archives to Egyptian black goo, from conservation to Doctor Who.
  • Landmarks of London including the British Museum and Wembley Stadium.

    Visit the shop

    Bring a little piece of the British Museum home with our range of beautiful gifts, books, homewares and souvenirs.
  • Visitors examining the Rosetta Stone up close in Room 4 Egyptian Sculpture Gallery

    Galleries

    There are more than 60 free galleries at the British Museum ready to be explored.
  • Students in a Virtual Visit

    Book a Virtual Visit

    Invite the British Museum into your classroom. Find out how to book a live workshop with one of our experts using Zoom.
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    Watch events on YouTube

    Watch live or catch up on past events. We have a whole channel devoted to rich discussions on British Museum exhibitions.
  • Woman looking at the Lewis Chessmen on a red and white chessboard.

    Discover objects in 3D

    Take a closer, 360° look at some of our most popular objects, such as the Rosetta Stone, the Lewis Chessmen and more, on Sketchfab.

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British Museum across the web

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