THE BRITISH MUSEUM WITH KIDS: ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR FAMILIES

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The British Museum is one of London’s top attractions. Located in a stunningly beautiful building housing two million years worth of history, art and culture from around the world. It’s one of the best free museums in London for families. The whole family can enjoy learning about art and culture when you visit The British Museum with kids!

While we were there, we discovered some great tips to share with you in this post. So, if you’re planning a British Museum trip with little ones, this detailed guide is a must-read. Get ready for a fun and educational outing!

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GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Getting There: The British Museum is located at Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG. The closest tube station is Tottenham Court Road (THe Central and Northern Lines). This is an accessible station for those of you with pushchairs (strollers).

Entry: It’s a free London attractionn! But you do need to book tickets on the website HERE. There was quite a line to get in when we arrived but it moved quickly.

I would recommend trying to get there as early as possible as this is a popular activity. It does get crowded.

Accessibility: The Museum is fully accessible. Lots of people were carrying pushchairs up the front steps however if you go to the right, there is a mini lift you can use. My 4-year-old loved operating it!

They also have baby changing toilets.

Eating: There is a choice of cafes and restaurants inside the museum and also an indoor picnic area. In the summer months, you can also picnic on the grass in front of the museum.

TOP TIPS FOR VISITING THE BRITISH MUSEUM WITH KIDS

1. VISIT THE FAMILY DESK

The first thing you should do when visiting the British Museum with children is go to the Family Desk. They have various age-appropriate kids activities you can pick up. You can also download them HERE.

Freddie chose the Fantastic Creatures treasure hunt. It is recommended for age 6+, he’s only 4 but really enjoyed it. This kept him entertained and engaged throughout the museum visit. I really don’t think he would have enjoyed it so much without this. At the end of the treasure hunt, you can go back to the desk and get it stamped which he loved.

You can also get an explorer backpack. I’m not sure why this wasn’t offered to us but we saw them demonstrating it when we returned for our stamp. It’s full of things little kids will love such as a torch, magnifying glass and books relating to the museum’s exhibits. You will need to have a £2 0 cash deposit to borrow a backpack.

Note: The Family desk is only open on weekends and school holidays. If you have young kids, I would highly recommend visiting when it’s open and getting the backpack.

2. ARRIVE EARLY

We visited on a weekend. I think the key to When we first arrived at around 11 am, it wasn’t too busy. By about 12 it was getting pretty crowded. There were also long lines for the cafe and restrooms. I think the key to enjoying this experience with toddlers or small children is to arrive early, it’s easier with little kids to have a bit more space to explore. I’d recommend booking the earliest ticket you can.

3. HANDS-ON DESKS

There are various hands-on desks around the museum, these are great family-friendly activities at the British Museum. (You can see the schedule and locations here.) These are great for kids to touch, ask questions and learn. Freddie really enjoyed these and we found they were great to keep him engaged longer.

Thank you for reading our guide and tips on visiting The British Museum with kids. It really is one London museums for young children and families. We hope you have a great time there!