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Take a look at our past exhibitions and enjoy the articles, videos and image galleries still available to view online. Discover what's on at the British Museum from our special exhibitions to family activities and exclusive Member events.
Go behind the scenes of the British Museum and find about its history, architecture, research and governance. Plus, information on jobs at the British Museum, press, commercial and public enquiries.
The British Museum is one of the world's best-known and most-visited museums – and it's free and open to all. The history of the Museum helps us understand how and why it looks like it does today, but also gives an insight into the way in which collectors of the past viewed their world and how their knowledge of the world grew.
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 ...
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.
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.
Stay connected. We're open and look forward to welcoming you back. For the latest updates about booking tickets and what's happening at the Museum, sign up to our newsletter. You can continue to enjoy the British Museum at home. Explore the collection and tour the galleries via Google Street View.
