Tour Details
Duration
2 hours
Product Type
Tour
Venues
British Museum
Photos & Highlights
- British Museum for kids tour led by an archaeologist or anthropologist
- Includes hands-on, interactive activities for children
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Tour Description
This two-hour British Museum for Kids tour will stimulate children’s imagination as they explore mummies, Parthenon Sculptures, Roman mosaics, and other antiquities that represent fascinating civilizations from the past. Our archaeologists, trained in visual thinking strategies, will offer an interactive look at the ancient world and its traditions, religions, and people. Families on this tour will get to pick a civilization and trace their history, learn more about their day-to-day lives, and apply what they learn to our world today.
Please note: All museum exhibits are subject to closure at short notice. Your expert will be able to explain any closures to you at the start of the tour and refocus the tour on the available exhibits if necessary.
Please note: All museum exhibits are subject to closure at short notice. Your expert will be able to explain any closures to you at the start of the tour and refocus the tour on the available exhibits if necessary.
Experts
Located in the beautiful Bloomsbury neighborhood, the British Museum holds one of the richest and most eclectic public art collections in the world. From the Rosetta Stone to the lion hunt to the king's palace at Nineveh, the museum is packed full of artwork that can enhance your family's understanding of the ancient world. Our walk begins just outside the museum, where we'll learn how it was founded and how the passion for collecting is still at the core of this incredible institution today. From here, we'll go inside and, using fun educational tools, pick a theme or a particular civilization and follow its development throughout time. We may, for instance, focus on the development of scripture from cuneiform to hieroglyphic to our modern alphabet. We'll also make sure to include a visit to the Egyptian mummies and the Parthenon Sculptures and, depending on the children’s interests, may also focus on the development of civilization in England.
Note: In order to plan the best possible experience for your children, it would be helpful for us to know some background. Have they traveled to other countries in the past? If so, where? Have they studied any subjects in school that would relate to the walk? Are they interested in art, music, or even food? The more you can tell us, the better.
Note: In order to plan the best possible experience for your children, it would be helpful for us to know some background. Have they traveled to other countries in the past? If so, where? Have they studied any subjects in school that would relate to the walk? Are they interested in art, music, or even food? The more you can tell us, the better.
Is this tour good for kids?
Absolutely yes! This tour was designed by our museum educators and guides to be fun and interactive. Feel free to provide us with information about your children, such as their favorite school subjects and hobbies. This way, we can match you with the best possible guide.
Where are we meeting our guide?
Once you book your tour, we'll send you all the details regarding where to meet your guide and how to get there.
Do we need tickets to go inside the British Museum?
No, the museum is free to the public, however, donations are appreciated. There are donation boxes at all main entrances to the gallery.
Is this walk accessible to wheelchair users?
Yes, the gallery is fully accessible.
There are 8 in my group but your website won't allow me to include more than 7 participants. Can't you make an exception?
There are 8 in my group but your website won't allow me to include more than 7 participants. Can't you make an exception?
No, unfortunately, due to venue reservation restrictions, we cannot accommodate groups larger than 7 people. If your group is larger, we recommend you split into multiple groups.
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216 Reviews
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Helena was fantastic. Our kids thought she was fun and engaging, yet she still took control when our kids’ attention was straying and kept them on course. I was really impressed at her preparation for our tour, as she mapped out the bits of the museum she thought would be most interesting to my particular kids. She brought activities for them which they loved, and I really appreciated how she taught them about archaeology itself and the purpose of the museum, bringing along some artifacts for them to see and hold. She was great!!
Lauren
Reviewed on:
Jul 19, 2019
very well planned and do it in kids perspective. All 3 kids get inspired and ask a lot of questions. This is what I expect to achieve for this tour and Helena did it. She is very patient with kids, got all the supporting tools to elaborate her idea.
The tour is 2 hours, it will be great if there is option for 3 hour tour as well and add a middle break for 20 minutes. 2 hour tour can only capture the minimal in British Museum. Or offer a value added tour at half price for the customer in the 2nd or 3rd day for those who join the 1st day 2 hour tour and want another tour.
Caroline
Reviewed on:
Jun 26, 2019
Lawrence was excellent and engaging.
Holly
Reviewed on:
May 31, 2019
