British Museum carer tickets and visitor rules
British Museum gives a free ticket to an essential carer or companion.
Carer ticketFree
- Carers allowed
- Not stated
- Proof
- Not stated (for disabled visitors buying concession exhibition tickets)
- How to book
- Must be booked in advance alongside a disabled concession ticket for exhibitions and certain events
- Bag size
- 40cm x 40cm x 50cm, max 8kg
- Re-entry
- Not stated
Carer and companion tickets
- Carers allowed
- Not published by the venue
- Proof accepted
- Not stated (for disabled visitors buying concession exhibition tickets)
- Access schemes recognised
- Not published by the venue
- How to book
- Must be booked in advance alongside a disabled concession ticket for exhibitions and certain events
Accessible seating, viewing and queues
- What is available
- Not stated (free manual wheelchairs bookable with 2 working days' notice)
Bag policy
- Maximum bag size
- 40cm x 40cm x 50cm, max 8kg
- Bag rules
- No wheeled cases of any size; mandatory bag searches; no folding bikes, scooters or skateboards
- Bag storage
- Paid cloakroom near main entrance (about £4 to £6 per bag); may close at busy times
Visitor rules
- Re-entry
- Not published by the venue
- Age rules
- Children must not be left unattended; no age limit stated
- Payment
- Not published by the venue
Good to know
Entry to the collection is free, and a companion goes free to exhibitions when booked in advance. Leave wheeled cases at home, as they are not allowed whatever their size.
Sources and last check
Checked against the official pages on 3 October 2026. Awaiting confirmation from the venue.
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