British Museum
Explore two million years of human history and culture across more than 50 galleries and exhibitions at the British Museum. Book online for free entry, plan your visit, join as a Member and access the collection online.
Visit - British Museum
Visit the British Museum and explore two million years of history and culture. Book your free ticket in advance and enjoy priority entry, discounts and access to exhibitions such as Silk Roads, Hew Locke and Picasso.
Collection - British Museum
Explore the collection online of the British Museum, one of the world's oldest and largest museums, with high definition images and curated themes. Discover the stories of desire, love, death, memory, Americas, China and more across six continents and two million years of history.
About us - British Museum
Learn about the British Museum, the first national public museum of the world, and its eight million objects from diverse cultures and civilisations. Explore its history, architecture, research and governance, and how to contact or join us.
China - British Museum
Explore the British Museum's collection of about 23,000 objects from China, spanning from the Neolithic age to the present. Learn more about China's history, culture and diversity through stories, videos and highlights of paintings, jade, bronzes and ceramics.
Exhibitions and events - British Museum
Sep 26, 2024 · Find out what's on at the British Museum and book your tickets online for special exhibitions, guided tours, festivals and more. Explore the Silk Roads, Picasso, Rembrandt and other fascinating topics at the world's oldest national public museum.
Galleries - British Museum
Discover over 60 galleries at the British Museum from home, featuring objects from around the world and across time. Learn about the history, culture and art of different regions and periods, and enjoy virtual tours, highlights and activities.
Great Court - British Museum
The Great Court is a two-acre space enclosed by a spectacular glass roof with the world-famous Reading Room in the middle. The roof is made up of 3,312 individual panels of glass, and no two panels are the same shape.
China’s hidden century - British Museum
May 18, 2023 · Discover the stories of remarkable individuals and the cultural creativity of 19th-century China in a global first exhibition. Explore exquisite objects, art, fashion, newspapers and more from a period of violence and turmoil that gave way to a modern Chinese republic.
The British Museum story
Learn about the first national public museum of the world, founded in 1753 and open to all. Explore how the Museum's collection has grown and changed over three centuries, and how it reflects the Enlightenment ideals and values.