British Museum entrance with visitors, showcasing audio tour and priority access.
British Museum Enlightenment Room with statues and display cases.
Ancient Greek relief of horsemen from the Elgin Marbles, originally from Greece.
Main entrance of the British Museum with neoclassical columns in London, UK.
Man using audio guide at British Museum entrance hall.
Guide holding an umbrella in a leafy park near the British Museum.
Charles James Fox bronze statue in Bloomsbury Square Garden, London with historic building backdrop.

British Museum Priority Entry Tickets with Audio Guide, London

London
Museums
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Duration: 2 hours

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Audio guide

Access to multilingual audio guide

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Explore London with priority entry to the British Museum, where you'll head to a personalized journey through history. Start your visit in Russell Square and delve into world-renowned exhibits like the Rosetta Stone and Easter Island statue. Enhance your experience with an audio guide available in multiple languages for insightful commentary as you explore treasures such as the Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon.

Maximise your experience with priority entry to the British Museum, allowing you to spend more time exploring on your own.

Learn about Chinese scrolls and ancient Egyptian mummies through informational displays in addition to your audio guide.

Hear about the Night at the Museum filming spot and other highlights, including the Easter Island statue and the crystal skull.

Priority entry to the British Museum

Host at the meeting point

Audio guide app

Multilingual audio commentary in English, French, German, Chinese, Italian, Korean, and Spanish

Donation to the British Museum

Guided tour

Audio guide headsets

Cloakroom fees

British Museum entrance with visitors, showcasing audio tour and priority access.

British Museum entrance with visitors, showcasing audio tour and priority access.

Personalised journey through time

Start by meeting your host in Russell Square. From there, you'll enter the British Museum and discover the most famous exhibits, including the Rosetta Stone and the Easter Island statue, with your priority entry tickets. With an audio guide app, uncover the Elgin Marbles that once decorated an ancient Greek temple, the Parthenon. With audio guides available in English, French, German, Chinese, Italian, Korean, and Spanish, get insightful commentary on each exhibit, enhancing your understanding of the artefacts on display. Check out the multimedia displays next to each artefact, bringing history to life and making your experience more engaging.

Historical treasures and artifacts

Marvel at the Rosetta Stone, the key to deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics; the Parthenon Sculptures, the pinnacle of ancient Greek art and architecture; the Egyptian mummies, and more. Navigate the exhibits at your own pace and gaze at Roman artefacts, the Lion of Knidos and astonishing Buddhist statues. See artworks from Rembrandt, Holbein and Leonardo da Vinci. And don’t forget to visit the ancient Egyptian rooms, where you’ll step into the world of the pharaohs.

British Museum Enlightenment Room with statues and display cases.

British Museum Enlightenment Room with statues and display cases.

Ancient Greek relief of horsemen from the Elgin Marbles, originally from Greece.

Ancient Greek relief of horsemen from the Elgin Marbles, originally from Greece.

Main entrance of the British Museum with neoclassical columns in London, UK.

Main entrance of the British Museum with neoclassical columns in London, UK.

What to bring

  • Stay ahead of the game; download the audio app beforehand to dodge any network glitches at the location.

  • Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

  • Pack for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?

What’s not allowed

  • Keep in mind that drones, alcohol, large bags heavier than 8kg, wheeled cases, folding bicycles, and sharp metallic tools or objects are not allowed in this experience. Pack wisely!

  • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

  • Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.

  • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

  • The British Museum is free for all to enter. Your package includes priority entry, an audio guide app and a donation to the British Museum.

  • Facilities: restroom, cloakroom, and free Wi-Fi.

  • Cloakroom fees include: coats £2, bags up to 4kg £2.50, bags 4-8kg £5, and umbrellas £1.

Man using audio guide at British Museum entrance hall.

Man using audio guide at British Museum entrance hall.

Guide holding an umbrella in a leafy park near the British Museum.

Guide holding an umbrella in a leafy park near the British Museum.

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Operating hours

British Museum

Monday
10:00am - 5:00pm • last entry 4:45pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 5:00pm • last entry 4:45pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 5:00pm • last entry 4:45pm
Thursday
10:00am - 5:00pm • last entry 4:45pm
Friday
10:00am - 8:30pm • last entry 8:15pm
Saturday
10:00am - 5:00pm • last entry 4:45pm
Sunday
10:00am - 5:00pm • last entry 4:45pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

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FAQs

Audio guide headsets are not provided; you will need to use your own earphones for listening to the app commentary.
Multimedia displays next to each artefact bring history to life, enhancing your understanding and making your visit more engaging.
No, the priority entry tickets do not include a guided tour.
The priority entry ticket includes access to the museum, a host at the meeting point in Russell Square, an audio guide app with multilingual commentary, and a donation to the British Museum.
You'll explore famous exhibits like the Rosetta Stone, Easter Island statue, Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon, Chinese scrolls, ancient Egyptian mummies, and discover filming spots for 'Night at the Museum'.
Items such as drones, alcohol, large bags heavier than 8kg, wheeled cases, folding bicycles, and sharp metallic tools or objects are not allowed in the museum.
The audio guide offers commentary in English, French, German, Chinese, Italian, Korean, and Spanish.
Download the audio guide app beforehand and remember to pack earphones for an immersive listening experience. Also, consider bringing weather-appropriate clothing since you might encounter unpredictable weather.
You will meet your host at Russell Square before entering the museum.
Cloakroom fees are not covered with the priority entry tickets; these will be additional costs if you choose to use them.

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