Things to do
Museum · South of Euston Road
British Museum
The Rosetta Stone, mummies and the Parthenon sculptures. Book a free timed ticket.
Checking today’s hours…
Photo of British Museum
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- Cost
- Free
- Hours
- 10:00 to 17:00
- Monday to Thursday. Friday 10:00 to 20:30. Saturday to Sunday 10:00 to 17:00.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Our rough guide.
- Walk
- 15 min
- From the station concourse.
About
What it’s like
One stop on the Piccadilly line to Russell Square, then a short walk. Across the road, around The Standard and Argyle Street.
Bringing bags?
The rule on luggage
No suitcases
“Wheeled suitcases and larger bags are not permitted.”
Bag search for everyone at the entrance.
No cloakroom mentioned on the visit page.
From britishmuseum.org, checked 7 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)Finding it
How to get there
About 15 minutes on foot from the station concourse.
- 1Leave by the front of the stationCome out onto Euston Road.
- 2Cross Euston Road at the lightsUse the crossing outside the station.
- 3You’re thereArgyle Street and The Standard are just across the road.
Carrying bags?
Our shop, Kings Cross Luggage on Gray’s Inn Road, takes them for £4 a day. We run this site, so we’re telling you.