Explore the British Museum on your own or with a guide. Choose from our Spotlight, eye-opener and LGBTQ tours, lunchtime gallery talks or 'journey around the world' in 90 minutes. Get to know the collection on a tour, at a talk or at our Hands on desks.

Walk in the footsteps of Pharaohs or discover the history of China, the myths of ancient Greeks and see objects collected by the British Museum's founder, Hans Sloane. Book now. Book your ticket in advance and enjoy an exclusive out-of-hours tour before the gates open to the public.

Our volunteer-led eye-opener tours are free, just book a general admission ticket and drop in. Tours last 30–40 minutes. See upcoming eye-opener tours for when and where they start. Look out for signs in the gallery too.

Follow our knowledgeable volunteer tour guide on a journey of discovery around the galleries. See spectacular sculptures from ancient Greece, explore life and death in ancient Egypt and get closer to many more highlights from the collection. Booking information: The tours will begin at 11.30 and 14.00 and will last for 90 minutes.

Explore the British Museum collection and journey through two million years of human history.

Find out how to make the most of your visit to the Museum. Twelve objects to see with children From ancient armour to mummies, travel back in time on this captivating trail.

Taking place during the Museum's late opening on Fridays, our 20-minute spotlight tours provide an engaging introduction to four key areas of the Museum: life and death in ancient Egypt, the Enlightenment period, the Rosetta Stone and the Parthenon.

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Mar 27, 2020 · 1. Virtual Museum tours with Google Street View. Did you know that the Museum is the world's largest indoor space on Google Street View? You can go on a virtual visit to more than 60 galleries – perfect for creating your own bespoke tour around your favourites.

Explore more than 60 galleries at the British Museum from home. Our gallery pages feature a range of exciting resources, including virtual tours with Google Street View, object highlights, timelines, family activities and facts.