Quick Details
Adult
Ages 16+
£ 35
Youth
Ages 8 - 15
£ 16
Family
2 adults and 2 children
£ 100
About the British Museum and Islamic guided tour
The world-renowned British Museum opened in the 1750s and over the years has amassed many objects. This using images, including archival material and other visual aids, will be looking at some of the hidden Muslim treasures of the British Museum which include people, objects outside the Islamic Gallery, interpretation, and a glimpse at the Islamic Gallery.
Presented by the talented and award-winning AbdulMaalik Tailor, Britain’s first professionally qualified Muslim tour guide.
Highlights
The beginning
Ayub Suliaman Diallo
Abdullah Quilliam
Mohammad Dollie
Britain’s earliest connection with Muslims
Crusades
Vikings
Plus more, finishing off with some secrets of the British Museum
Note: This is available for private presentations for schools, mosques, charities, organisations, etc. at other times, just feel free to contact us at [email protected]
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Meeting point for ordinary bookings: Front Entrance, Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG.
Meeting point for groups is the back entrance on Montague Place
The four tube stations closest to the Museum are:
- Tottenham Court Road (Cetntral Line): 5-minute walk
- Holborn (Central and Piccadilly lines) : 7-minute walk
- Russell Square (Piccadilly line): 7-minute walk
- Goodge Street (Northern line): 8-minute walk
The following bus routes pass within walking distance of the Museum.
- New Oxford Street: 1, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 98, 242
- Tottenham Court Road (northbound) / Gower Street (Southbound): 14, 24, 29, 73, 134, 390
- Southampton Row: 59, 68, X68, 91, 168, 188
By Bicycle
- Bike racks are available inside the gates of the Main Entrance on Great Russell Street (please note that folding bikes are not allowed on the premises).
- The Museum can’t assume responsibility for damage or theft of bicycles left on-site.
- You may wish to use the Santander Cycle Hire scheme on your journey. If so, a docking station can be found on the corner of Great Russell Street and Montague Street, a two-minute walk from the Main Entrance.
Access
- If you have a disability or illness that requires special assistance or support equipment, please see the Accessibility at the Museum page for details.
Please use www.tfl.gov.uk to plan your journey to the British Museum.