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A museum of the world, for the world. Discover over two million years of human history and culture. Some of the world-famous objects include the Rosetta …

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Nov 26, 2024
Overcrowded and disappointing paid exhibition. Aggressive, unpleasant security. Lousy food and cafe service. The rest of the museum is wonderful as ever. Ask the tourists for just £5 to visit the col… Full review by MLM2666
Nov 24, 2024
I secured a timed entrance ticket, but it was not necessary as the line was the same ! With or without tickets!! It took 40 minutes to get in. While the collections are outstanding, the signage isn’t… Full review by Rakdanit
Nov 24, 2024
It seems no matter what type of exhibits and history you are interested in, you will get what you want here. Roman Empire, medieval Europe, ancient Egypt, Greece, etc. The highlight is indeed the Ro… Full review by 939nickp

Questions & answers

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Peter Drake from Liverpool asks When is the best time of year to visit Covent Garden?
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Anytime should be a good time, but I loved the Christmas season experience. Such beautiful holiday vibes.
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Can I bring some alcohol as a souvenir into the museum?
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No. Coat check it.
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Can you leave the museum and re-enter on the same day?
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Access is free and I just rocked up and went straight in.
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I made a free time and day reservation, but I want to change the date. How can I change it? Thank you.
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Entry to the museum is free. U can book a fresh ticket online, its free of cost.
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I have a boking on Tuesday at 12.20. I'd like to know if possible to let/leave my luggage at the garderobe. I mention that is …
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I have a boking on Tuesday at 12.20. I'd like to know if possible to let/leave my luggage at the garderobe. I mention that is a small luggage of 40X40X20 cm. Thank you for your answer.
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I don't recall anyone having luggage standing in line near me, but From the museum website on "facilities" (see below). Honestly, leaving in a hotel check might be better if …
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I don't recall anyone having luggage standing in line near me, but From the museum website on "facilities" (see below). Honestly, leaving in a hotel check might be better if possible, but it says any luggage with wheels is not allowed. Visitor and Member cloakroom Opening hours: 11.00–17.00 (20.30 on Fridays). Last deposits are one hour before closing time. Please collect items 30 minutes before closing time. The cloakroom can be found by turning left immediately after passing through the Main entrance to the Museum. Please note that items of luggage weighing more than 8kg and larger than 40x40x50cm (including all wheeled suitcases) are not permitted. Please see the restricted items section for full details. Storage for luggage is available at major rail stations, including Euston, King's Cross and Charing Cross. Use of the cloakroom is charged per-item: Coats – £2 Bags up to 4kg – £2.50 Bags 4–8kg – £5 Umbrellas – £1 Fold-up pushchairs – free Members can use the cloakroom free of charge. The same restrictions apply. You must retrieve items from the cloakroom before you leave the Museum site. In the event of a fire evacuation, the cloakroom will be closed immediately and you must follow our fire evacuation instructions. Our staff will help to retrieve your items from the cloakroom as soon as possible after the Museum reopens. Please note that the cloakroom has limited capacity, and when this capacity is reached, it cannot accept items until space becomes available again. The Museum reserves the right to vary or alter these conditions without prior notice.
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