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The British Library is the UK's national library. It's home to over 170 million collection items covering every age of written civilisation, from Magna Carta, to Jane Austen's notebooks, to lyrics handwritten by the Beatles. The Library is currently closed, but we're always open online with digital events, collections and exhibitions that you can explore wherever you are.
Every year the British Library hosts a range of free and ticketed exhibitions. All year round, you can visit the Treasures Gallery - 'the holy grail for history buffs' (Time Out). Discover iconic items such as Leonardo da Vinci's manuscripts and letters by Ada Lovelace. Or visit the Sound Gallery, a free immersive experience where you can listen to some of the 7 million sounds in the Library's collection, handpicked by curators. In 2022, embark on an epic journey exploring legacies that turned to legend in our major new exhibition, Alexander the Great: The Making of a Myth. Or join us to celebrate the history and impact of Chinese communities in the UK at our free exhibition Chinese and British, open from 18 November 2022 - 23 April 2023.
The Library also hosts a lively, ever-changing programme of talks, courses, Lates and family events inspired by both its exhibitions and diverse collection. Top off your visit by stopping for a bite to eat in one of the cafes or the restaurant. And pick up the perfect keepsake at the Shop, stocked with gifts for the curious and literary minded.
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Prices and opening times
| Child Ticket | Free |
|---|---|
| Family Ticket | Free |
| Senior Ticket | Free |
| Adult Ticket | Free |
The Library holds two major exhibitions a year which require an entrance charge. See www.bl.uk/whatson for prices. Three permanent British Library exhibitions are free of charge. This includes the Treasures gallery displaying over 200 items.
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Opening Times
Monday to Thursday 9.30am to 8pm. Friday: 9.30am to 6.30pm. Saturday: 9.30am to 5pm. Sunday: 11.00am to 5pm.
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Venue Details & Map
British Library
- Address
-
96 Euston RoadLondonNW1 2DB
- Telephone:
- +44 (0)19 3754 6060
- customer-services@bl.uk
- Website
- http://www.bl.uk
- Public transport:
- Euston or King's Cross
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- Access Inside Building Facilities
- Accessible lift
- All routes suitable for pushchairs or prams
- All routes suitable for wheelchair users
- Effective lighting throughout for visually impaired users
- Lift buttons with raised numbers or letters
- Lift with spoken announcements on arrival at each floor
- Ramps with handrail within building
- Ramps within building
- Seating for limited mobility users along routes
- Some routes suitable for limited mobility users
- Some routes suitable for wheelchair users
- Steps with handrail within building
- Steps within building
- Wheelchair spaces available in auditorium
- Access into the Building
- Assisted wheelchair access
- Automatic doors
- Full, non-assisted wheelchair access
- Ramps with handrails to entrance
- Steps with handrails to entrance
- Temporary ramps available
- Accessible Bathroom Facilities
- Designated wheelchair accessible public toilet
- Some toilets with handrails
- Accessible Communication Facilities
- Audible alarm system
- Clear signage (colour contrast, large letters or pictograms)
- Films or information touch screens have visual/audible subtitles
- Hearing loop system
- Information available in audio format
- Information available in braille
- Information available in large print
- Menus available in large print
- Sign language used
- Visual alarm system
- Accessible Venue Facilities
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
- Level access, ramp or lift to dining area
- Level access, ramp or lift to restaurant or cafe
- Level access, ramp or lift to the bar
- Level access, ramp or lift to the shop
- Special dietary requirements catered for
- Staff disability awareness trained
- Additional Accessible Facilities
- Accessible baby changing rooms
- Level access, ramp or lift from entrance to reception
- Level access, ramp or lift to information point
- Level access, ramp or lift to ticket issuing point
- Low payment counters
- Low reception or information counters
- Attraction Facilities
- Gift shop
- Patron toilets
- Booking Facilities
- Coach parties accepted
- Group bookings accepted
- Catering Facilities
- Bar
- Cafe
- Halal options on menu
- Kosher options on menu
- Nut-free option on menu
- Outdoor dining / Beer garden
- Restaurant
- Set price menu
- Vegetarian options on menu
- Event Facilities
- Breakout Rooms
- Business centre
- Conference rooms / Meeting rooms
- In house AV available
- Raked or tiered seating offered
- Trade vehicle access
- Venue allows outside catering
- General Facilities
- Escalators
- Free WiFi
- Guest lounge
- Lifts
- Lockers
- Secure cycle storage
- Payment Facilities
- Free entry