Event information
21 Mar 2024 – 14 Dec 2024
08.50–10.00
Meeting point
Main entrance – Great Russell Street (WC1B 3DG)
Price
- £33
- £30 (Members)
£30 (Concessions: students, jobseekers, disabled visitors)
£16.50 (Ages 5–15 years)
Free for under 5s and disabled visitors' assistant (no booking required)
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Discover the fascinating history of ancient Egypt and explore one of the most iconic spaces in the Museum before it opens to the public.
In the Egyptian sculpture gallery (Room 4), you can see impressive statues of kings and gods, monumental tomb architecture and ancient tomb reliefs spanning 3,000 year. These include the imposing colossal bust of Ramesses II and the Gayer-Anderson Cat.
Learn about the importance of large-scale sculpture in ancient Egyptian temples, tombs and much more in this special guided tour.
Booking information
- The tour will begin at 09.00 and will last for 60 minutes.
- This tour is recommended for adults and children aged 12+ but all ages are welcome.
- Please meet at the Main entrance on Great Russell Street (WC1B 3DG) at 08.50 with your email confirmation.
- This tour is limited to a maximum of 20 places per session. If you would like to bring a group of 10 or more people or arrange a special out-of-hours tour, please email traveltradebookings@britishmuseum.org to discuss your options.
- Further information can be found in our FAQs section.
- In line with current government and NHS guidance, face masks are not mandatory but guests are welcome to wear them if they wish. The Museum maintains a robust cleaning schedule and hand sanitiser stations are available across the site.