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British Museum
British Museum
The British Museum brings objects from many cultures and periods into a large public museum. The Great Court gives the building a bright shared center. Choose a small set of galleries, and read labels critically as well as closely, considering how objects came to be here.
Download the free guideEnglish · 2 pages · Color + monochrome
Take a look inside
Before you go
- Find it
- Great Russell Street, London
- Visiting hours
- Check daily opening, late openings and individual gallery closures on the official visitor page.
- Admission & costs
- General collection entry is free; some exhibitions or services have separate charges. Check entry arrangements.
Hours and admission may change. Check the official site before setting out.
Getting there
- On arrivalUse the official public entrance on Great Russell Street and follow security and booked-entry instructions.
A little time. A closer look.
The British Museum brings objects from many cultures and periods into a large public museum. The Great Court gives the building a bright shared center. Choose a small set of galleries, and read labels critically as well as closely, considering how objects came to be here.
Something to notice
Look at one object’s material and maker. Notice what its label explains and which questions remain open.
A little consideration
Respect barriers and photography rules. Keep voices low, leave displays untouched and give other visitors room to look.
A small companion, in full.
The actual guide, just as it downloads. One PDF, with the same guide in color and monochrome. Print only the page you prefer.
Download the free guideEnglish · 2 pages · Color + monochrome
Printing & foldingMake it a pocket guide.
Choose an edition, print one page, and fold it into a small companion for your day.
Check your paper size and printer settings before printing.
Print one page
Choose page 1 for color or page 2 for monochrome. Use A4 or US Letter, portrait, and Fit to Page. Print single-sided, with duplex off.
Make two folds
With the printed side facing you, fold the right half behind the left along the vertical guide. Then fold the bottom half behind the top.
Open and explore
British Museum is your front cover. Open once for practical details, then fully for context, QR links and your own notes.
Sources & freshness Facts checked: 2026-10-12
Information may have changed. Check the destination’s official website before visiting.