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Consult the curators

Contact us

To consult a curator in relation to filming:
Email: filming@britishmuseum.org
Phone: +44 (0)20 7323 8016

Terms and conditions

The Museum's curators are experts in their fields and can give advice, insight and information.

A consultation with a curator is subject to the curator's availability and whether they feel comfortable with the topic.

Arrange a consultation

Consultations will be charged at £100 (+ VAT) per hour. Applications to film a curator will be dealt with case by case, and the cost will be included in the standard fees.

To arrange a consultation with a curator contact the Commercial Hire Department:

Please don't contact curators directly.

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