The British Museum

History Museum All Ages 🏠 Indoors

One of the world's greatest museums spanning two million years of human history with iconic artifacts including the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies and Parthenon sculptures. The museum offers family-friendly activity backpacks for different ages, interactive explorer trails, and workshops during school holidays. Multiple cafés and restaurants on-site plus a dedicated Ford Centre for Young Visitors with picnic facilities and amenities.

Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG, UK
All Ages
Free
Mon10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Sat10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sun10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Accessible
Changing table
Highchairs
Food & drink
Toilets
Lockers
Insider tip

Book free timed entry slots in advance online to guarantee entry and avoid long queues, especially on weekends and school holidays. Arrive early (10am opening) or late afternoon for fewer crowds. The museum is vast—use activity backpacks or explorer trails from the Families Desk (weekends and school holidays only) to structure your visit by age.

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