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Opening Times of the British Museum
For everyone’s safety all bags, rucksacks, packages and personal items may be searched before entry. Wheeled cases and large items of luggage are not allowed on British Museum premises. Storage for luggage is available at major rail stations, including Euston, King’s Cross and Charing Cross.
Admission and opening times
Free, open daily 10.00–17.30.
The Museum is closed on 1 January and 24, 25 & 26 December, but open every other day of the year.
Gallery opening times
Museum galleries are open daily 10.00–17.30, and most are open until 20.30 on Fridays. Closing starts from 17.20 (20.20 on Fridays).
Bank holiday opening hours
The Museum is closed only on bank holidays that fall on 1 January or 25 & 26 December. The Museum is open as normal on all other bank holidays. Please note, however, that the availability of free tours and talks may be substantially reduced on public holidays.
Great Court opening times
The Great Court, including the Information Desk, is open daily 09.00–18.00 and until 20.30 on Fridays. The Ticket Desk is open daily from 09.00-17.00 and until 19:45 on Fridays.
Fridays open late
The following galleries are open until 20.30 on Fridays (except Good Friday).
Africa: The Sainsbury Galleries Room 25
Americas: North America Galleries Room 26
China, South Asia and Southeast Asia: The Joseph E Hotung Gallery Room 33
Chinese jade: The Selwyn and Ellie Alleyne Gallery Room 33b
Medieval Europe: The Sir Paul and Lady Ruddock Gallery Room 40
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School times at exhibitions
Exhibitions are sometimes closed to the public for exclusive school viewings, please look at exhibition ticket pages for dates.
Temporary gallery closures
Galleries may occasionally be closed for maintenance or long-term refurbishment.
21. What should be stored before you enter the British Museum?
A. Small bags. B. Wheeled bags. C. Personal items. D. Rucksacks.
22. What time can you visit the British Museum?
A. At 10.00 on 1 January. B. At 17.00 on 25 December.
C. At 18.00 on Fridays. D. At 20.30 on Bank holidays.
23. Which gallery only houses Chinese treasures?
A. The Sainsbury Galleries.
B. North America Galleries.
C. The Joseph E Hotung Gallery.
D. The Selwyn and Ellie Alleyne Gallery.
