Front of British Museum lit up at night

Late opening on Fridays

Opening times

17.00–20.30 (Fridays)
Last entry: 19.30 (Fridays)

Free

Book a general admission ticket for an upcoming Friday.

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Start your weekend at the British Museum with late opening on Fridays.

Taking place every Friday (except 15 April and 3 June), visit the Museum after hours. Attend an exhibition, explore the galleries or simply enjoy the largest covered public square in Europe.

Visiting information

  • Late opening on Fridays are free to visit, just book a general admission ticket and drop in. The last timeslot is 19.00.
  • Our current exhibitions will be open for evening visits. Please note there is a charge for special exhibitions.
  • Most of the Museum will be available to enjoy, see below for a full list of galleries open until 20.20. Please note these are subject to close at short notice. 
  • The Court Café, situated on the ground floor of the Great Court, will serve sandwiches, snacks, salads, cakes and hot and cold drinks until 20.00. Find out more about food and drink at the Museum.
  • All the Museum shops will remain open until 20.15.

Exhibitions and events

Make the most of your evening at the British Museum, book an evening viewing of one of our special exhibitions, visit a free display or book an event.

Gallery information for late opening on Fridays

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