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British Museum Audio

Unlock deep-dive insights on over 250 highlights with the official guide. Plan your visit with interactive maps or explore the collection from home through curator-led tours and expert commentary.

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Key Figures

Downloads

350K+

User Rating

4.7/5

Total Ratings

2K+

Publisher

The British Museum

Unlock the World’s Greatest Stories

Transform your visit into an immersive cultural journey with expert-led audio guides and smart navigation tools tailored for the discerning traveler.

Expert Curator Commentary

Gain deep, exclusive insights into over 250 iconic objects with professional narrations that go far beyond the placards.

Smart Interactive Mapping

Navigate the Museum's 60+ galleries with ease using an interactive map designed to maximize your time and find highlights fast.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about British Museum Audio

What features does the British Museum Audio app include?

The British Museum Audio app provides expert commentaries on over 250 objects, 65 free gallery introductions, self-guided tours, an interactive map, and a favourites list. It integrates audio, video, text, and images.

What languages are supported by the British Museum Audio app?

The British Museum Audio app supports nine languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and British Sign Language. Expert curators provide commentaries in these languages.

How much do in-app purchases cost in the British Museum Audio app?

A full language bundle in the British Museum Audio app costs £6. Themed tours are available from £3 per language as in-app purchases.

Can users save favourite objects in the British Museum Audio app?

Yes, the British Museum Audio app allows users to create a list of favourite objects. Users add objects to the "Favourites" page while exploring the museum within the app.

How do I use the keypad in the British Museum Audio app?

The British Museum Audio app's keypad allows users to enter object or room numbers. When an audio guide symbol is seen next to an object, entering its number provides commentaries and information.

Does the British Museum Audio app offer self-guided tours?

Yes, the British Museum Audio app offers self-guided tours. These tours explore various themes like ancient Egypt and include audio introductions that provide background information and context.

Are there free content options in the British Museum Audio app?

Yes, the British Museum Audio app provides 65 gallery introductions for free. Users can also browse pictures of all objects by culture and theme, seeing how collections are displayed.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

British Museum Audio - Welcome screen of the British Museum Audio app featuring menu options for tours and gallery exploration. — Welcome screen of the British Museum Audio app featuring menu options for tours and gallery exploration.

British Museum Audio - Interface of the British Museum Audio app showing a themed tour called A history of the world with an artifact image and tour details — Interface of the British Museum Audio app showing a themed tour called A history of the world with an artifact image and tour details

British Museum Audio - British Museum Audio app interface displaying the Rosetta Stone with audio commentary playback controls. — British Museum Audio app interface displaying the Rosetta Stone with audio commentary playback controls.

British Museum Audio - The British Museum Audio app displaying the Ancient Greece and Rome gallery collection. — The British Museum Audio app displaying the Ancient Greece and Rome gallery collection.

British Museum Audio - A screenshot of the Favourites screen in the British Museum Audio app showing a curated collection of museum objects. — A screenshot of the Favourites screen in the British Museum Audio app showing a curated collection of museum objects.

British Museum Audio - Screenshot of the British Museum Audio app showing a numeric keypad to enter object or room numbers for information — Screenshot of the British Museum Audio app showing a numeric keypad to enter object or room numbers for information

Description

Start your visit early, make the most of your time at the Museum and explore the diverse collection from the comfort of your own home. Bring your headphones with you or purchase earbuds from the Guide Desk and British Museum Shop. The British Museum app features: • Expert commentaries on over 250 highlight objects from the collection • 65 gallery introductions available for free • Audio, video, text and images provide in-depth information • Self-guided tours for exploring the Museum, from ancient Egypt to Medieval Europe • A space where you can add objects to favourites • Practical visiting information, including a new interactive map, to help you prepare for your visit and find your way around the Museum. Prices (in-app purchases) Full bundle per language £6 Themed tour per language from £3 How to use this app Take a self-guided tour Choose from one of the self-guided tours which each explore a theme – from Top Ten to ancient Egypt. Each tour has an audio introduction, providing background information and context, before guiding you around the Museum. Explore the collection View some of the British Museum’s most popular objects at a glance. Browse pictures of all the objects in the Audio app by culture and theme – and see how the collection is displayed within the galleries – then decide what you want to explore. Dive deeper Listen to a diverse selection of commentaries featured in the Audio app. Using the latest research, they provide new insights into the British Museum collection. Languages Enjoy expert commentaries from curators in nine languages – English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and British Sign Language. Look for audio guide symbol The Audio app covers 250 objects in the permanent galleries – when you see the audio guide symbol on cases or next to objects, enter the number using the keypad on the app for audio commentaries and other information. Favourites Create your own list of favourite British Museum objects by adding objects to the Favourites page as you explore the Museum on the app.