Reserve timed entry and download an English audio guide to navigate the British Museum’s sweeping collections at your own pace. This self-guided visit helps you focus on highlights like the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures while avoiding ticket lines.
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You step up from the pavement on Great Russell Street and the museum takes you in: a sweep of glass over the Great Court throws daylight across stone, cases, and corridors that have held human stories for centuries.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; expect several hours of standing and walking on flat surfaces.
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History
Founded from Sir Hans Sloane’s collection after an 18th-century Act of Parliament, the British Museum was one of the first public national museums in the modern world.
Conservation
The Museum follows conservation best practices for artifact care; visitors can reduce impact by not touching objects, avoiding flash photography, and staying on designated routes.
Reserve your spot on the British Museum London Digital Audio Guide and Free Entry Ticket today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download the audio before arrival
The guide link is sent by email/WhatsApp; download files to your device to avoid museum Wi‑Fi delays.
Bring a printed or digital PDF reservation
Show the timed-entry PDF at the ticket check — the Viator voucher is not accepted as the actual entry ticket.
Expect a lot of walking
Plan for 2–3 hours and roughly 1–2 miles of flat walking; wear comfortable shoes and take short rests in seating areas.
Mind photography rules
Photography is usually allowed without flash but check signs in special exhibits and around sensitive objects.
Comfortable walking shoes
Flat, supportive shoes make 2–3 hours of gallery walking comfortable.
Charged phone or MP3 player
Needed to play the downloadable English audio guide and show your PDF reservation.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your device charged for the audio guide and maps during a long visit.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is useful; water fountains or outlets are available in visitor areas.