British Museum
The British Museum was founded in 1753 and opened its doors in 1759. It was the first national museum to cover all fields of human knowledge, open to visitors from across the world. Enlightenment ideals and values – critical scrutiny of all assumptions, open debate, scientific research, progress and tolerance – have marked the Museum since its foundation. The Museum is driven by an insatiable curiosity for the world, a deep belief in objects as reliable witnesses and documents of human history, sound research, as well as the desire to expand and share knowledge.
Access preferences
- Access & SEN (Children friendly)
Inclusive learning opportunities for all young visitors
The schools team has a strong ethos of offering inclusive learning opportunities to all young visitors. We offer a wide range of facilities to support students with access needs (visual, hearing, learning and mobility).
Please let us know of any access requirements when you book your visit. Most galleries in the Museum have level access, and all the facilities in the Clore Education Centre are accessible.
- Accessible resources (Easy Read & Understanding)
British Sign Language Guides
Audio Descriptive Guides
Object Handling
Touch tours
Large print guides
Family sensory support backpacks
- General Accessibility in the Museum (Accessibility)
We have a wide range of services for disabled visitors.
Find out how to make the most of your visit and plan your trip in advance on our Accessibility at the Museum page.
- Programmes (Complementary Offer)
We offer a varied programme of supported activities, enabling wider participation, active engagement and enjoyment with the Museum and collections.
All of our programmes seek to promote learning and wellbeing through inspiring and creative engagement with culture and heritage.
Contact info
British Museum,
Great Russell Street,
WC1B 3DG London, United Kingdom.
+44 (0)20 7323 8000
info@britishmuseum.org
https://www.britishmuseum.org