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The British Museum
Welcome to the British Museum to experience cultures across the globe, from the origin of human history to the present. The entry can be gained for free if applied on our website.
◆ Open today: 10:00-20:30
◆ Last entry: 19:30
Plan your visit
Book tickets and plan your day including exhibitions, facilities, access, food and travel. Book your free ticket to guarantee Museum entry and receive key information and updates before your visit.
Galleries
Please note that galleries in the Museum may be closed for maintaining clean or private events. All planned closures will be listed on the Visit page. Occasionally we may need to close galleries at short notice for safety reasons. We regret that in these cases we’re not always able to inform the public in advance.
Family visits
Families with children of all ages can enjoy a range of free gallery activities.
◆ Take on a Museum Mission
You can wander through selected galleries and complete five challenges. Find a variety of objects within the gallery, perform for a video using a phone or tablet, discuss an object, look closely at collection highlights, and pose for a photo shoot alongside the objects.
◆ Embark on a Museum Explorer Trail (路径)
Involving the whole family, each trail dives into interesting objects. Trails include Journey Across Japan, Africa Around the World, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, Fantastic Creatures and more.
◆ Explore with a Themed Backpack
This unique experience allows visitors under 16 to explore the museum in a fun way. Jobs in Roman Britain, best for ages 7-11, sees kids match modern objects with ancient objects; Sensory Support Backpack provides resources and ideas to support young visitors aged 3–11 with additional sensory needs in a busy museum environment; Little Feet, a backpack for kids under 5 for use in any area of the museum is also worth trying.
1.How could the visitors get entry to the museum?
A.By informing the staff in advance.
B.By applying on the Internet.
C.By sending email s to apply for entry.
D.By buying tickets at the door.
2.Why are the galleries closed at short notice?
A.For keeping clean.
B.For personal activities.
C.For security issues.
D.For controlling visiting.
3.What can visitors do in Jobs in Roman Britain?
A.Having some discussions.
B.Taking photos of objects.
C.Doing the object matching.
D.Wandering around galleries.
