British Museum

Discover two million years of human history and culture

Open today: 10.00–17.00

Last entry: 16.45

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Museum map

Navigate the Museum with ease, using our floor-by-floor plan and discover what not to miss.
Galleries

Walk through two million years of history and culture across more than 50 galleries.
Family visits

From family facilities to activities and events, discover how to enjoy the best experience with kids.

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Anne Seymour Damer: public life, private love

Gossip about Anne Damer's sexuality nearly wrecked her relationships and reputation, but in this queer love story, love beats scandal.
Making art together

From poetry and painting to tea ceremony, hobbies were an important part of city life and salon culture in Kyoto and Osaka from 1770–1900.
Between faith and heresy

As radical ideas sent shockwaves through the Church, Michelangelo found himself making art on a knife edge.
Assyrian lion hunts

Experience the drama of an Assyrian lion hunt with this newly enhanced audio-visual display of a relief from ancient Iraq.

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Research

Driving the care, display and understanding of the collection, find out about projects, studentships and publications.
Departments

Learn about our research departments, outreach, training, study rooms and access to the collection.
National

Find out how the Museum shares expertise and the collection across more than 250 UK cultural organisations.
International

Loans, research and touring exhibitions are some of the many ways we build ties internationally. See our current collaborations.