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Phone: +44 (0)20 7323 8016

See filming terms and conditions

Find out more about the Museum's many spectacular galleries and spaces.

To arrange a viewing or enquire about any of the spaces in the British Museum, please call the Commercial Hire Department.

All filming projects are subject to approval and availability – please e-mail filming@britishmuseum.org for further information.

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    Great Court

    The Queen Elizabeth II Great Court is the largest covered public square in Europe, enclosed under a spectacular glass and steel roof.
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    Enlightenment gallery

    Formerly known as the King's Library, this room was built between 1823 and 1827 and was the first part of the new Museum .
  • Filming can be arranged at the British Museum Round Reading Room

    Round Reading Room

    The Reading Room stands at the heart of the Museum, in the centre of the Great Court.

Other galleries

You can also film in any of our other beautiful galleries. Visit the Galleries section.

Other spaces

As well as galleries, the Museum has a number of other spaces ideal for location filming.

To arrange a viewing or enquire about any of the spaces in the British Museum, please call the Commercial Hire Department on +44 (0)20 7323 8016.

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