This experience begins with your private one-hour tour. When the museum opens to the general public at 10am, you have a further two and a half hours with your blue badge guide to explore the museum and receive a bespoke tour tailored to your preferred subject.
Embark on an exclusive journey through normally publicly restricted areas and hidden realms at the British Museum
Explore the wartime saga of the British Museum's iconic Reading Room, a hub of intellectual resilience during WWII
Uncover the hidden ties between the Ministry of Information and the British Museum
Follow the trail of an unexploded bomb that landed within the museum during the Blitz
Peek behind the scenes to discover precautions against chemical attacks 'back of house'
Head through a secret door to the galleries
Hear tales of the British Museum staff members who lived on-site, guarding against looting and fire during air raids
Marvel at the ingenious temporary roof that shielded the museum during wartime
Witness the enduring scars of bombing damage etched into the museum's facade
Explore the strategic protection of key artefacts, revealing wartime preservation efforts in the galleries
This tour is exclusively for guests of The Milestone Hotel. Please express your interest in attending this tour either at the point of booking your room or after.
Enjoy the privilege of returning to the museum with priority security queue passes on a future visit
Navigate the tour with a handy map, ensuring you don't miss a moment of historical intrigue
Extend your experience with the opportunity to stay in the museum after the tour concludes
Price: £1,250 for up to 12 guests
Please note, price is subject to change on public holidays. Terms and Conditions apply. View our full experience Terms and Conditions here.
This tour is exclusively for guests of The Milestone Hotel. Please express your interest in attending this tour either at the point of booking your room or after by contacting our concierge team.
Our exclusive partnership with the British Museum allows our guests VIP access to the museum before doors open to the general public when you book one of our private guided tours.
Images © The Trustees of the British Museum
Following your experience, step back into the refined comfort of The Milestone for seasonal British dining or Afternoon Tea, or settle into the Stables Bar, renowned for its smoked old fashioned and classic cocktails.
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