British Museum

Discover two million years of human history and culture

Open today: 10.00–20.30

Last entry: 20.15

Plan your visit

Book tickets and plan your day including exhibitions, facilities, access, food and travel.
Museum map

Navigate the Museum with ease, using our floor-by-floor plan and discover what not to miss.
Galleries

Walk through two million years of history and culture across more than 50 galleries.
Family visits

From family facilities to activities and events, discover how to make the most of your day at the Museum.

Enjoy exclusive events, access to exhibitions and the Members' Room, plus discounts in the Museum shops, cafés and restaurants.

Find out more

The Tudor Heart appeal

Discover the one-of-a-kind gold pendant associated with Henry VIII on display in Room 2 – and how you can help secure it for the nation.
What if the Bayeux Tapestry was longer?

Explore the unofficial missing scene from the Bayeux Tapestry and find out how William of Normandy's crowning ceremony ended in chaos...
Visiting as a family

From Museum Missions to explorer trails and activity backpacks, make the most of your visit with our family resources and facilities.
Everything about the Rosetta Stone

Discover all you need to know about one of the most famous objects in the Museum, including the story of how the inscription was deciphered.

Stay connected to the British Museum for the latest news, stories, exhibitions, events and visitor information.

Research

Driving the care, display and understanding of the collection, find out about projects, studentships and publications.
Departments

Learn about our research departments, outreach, training, study rooms and access to the collection.
National

Find out how the Museum shares expertise and the collection across more than 250 UK cultural organisations.
International

Loans, research and touring exhibitions are some of the many ways we build ties internationally. See our current collaborations.