Your visit to the British Museum

Priority access for your convenience

Step right into London’s renowned British Museum without delays thanks to priority entry tickets. With your ticket, bypass regular admission lines and immerse yourself in centuries of human history at your own pace. This convenient entrance ensures you maximise your time among the museum’s most prized collections.

Rich insights with your audio guide

Enhance your exploration with a comprehensive digital audio guide offered in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish and Chinese. Simply use your own device and headphones for clear commentary on significant artifacts and displays. This enriching narration deepens your appreciation of iconic pieces, allowing you to tailor your experience to your interests.

Unmissable treasures and global stories

With priority access, you’ll have more time to discover celebrated highlights such as the Rosetta Stone, a breakthrough artifact in the understanding of Egyptian hieroglyphs. Marvel at the grandeur of ancient Egypt’s mummies, intricate Greek Parthenon sculptures and Roman relics. Inspect rare Chinese scrolls and remarkable Buddhist art. Educational multimedia displays complement your audio guide, adding more context to the masterpieces as you go from exhibition to exhibition.

• Rosetta Stone: Decode the ancient world’s secrets.

• Parthenon Sculptures: Marvel at classical Greek artistry.

• Egyptian Mummies: Delve into beliefs about life and death.

• Roman metals and statuary: Appreciate imperial craftsmanship.

• Lion of Knidos: View one of the museum’s most commanding statues.

Explore Political London with bonus app

Your ticket also unlocks access to a self-guided sightseeing app focused on Political London, with highlights like the Houses of Parliament. Walk to noteworthy spots and learn about the UK’s dynamic political history right from your phone, a perfect complement to your museum visit.

Supporting the future of the museum

As part of your ticket, a £1 donation is included to support the preservation and ongoing research at the British Museum, contributing to the continuation of free public access to world culture and history.

Plan your visit

The museum is open daily with extended hours on Fridays. Take advantage of the facilities including restrooms, cloakroom and free Wi-Fi. The site offers accessibility for wheelchair users and those with prams, ensuring all visitors are welcome.

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