British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom and give access to the world’s most comprehensive research collection.
In our collections you can find material ranging from Magna Carta and Leonardo da Vinci’s Notebook to today's newspapers and websites
We provide information services to academic, business, research and scientific communities.
Our collection of over 170 million items includes artefacts from every age of written civilisation. We keep the nation’s archive of printed and digital publications, adding around three million new items to our collection every year.
We have many books, but we have so much more. Our London and Yorkshire sites have everything from newspapers to sound recordings, patents, prints and drawings, maps and manuscripts. Our inspiring exhibitions interpret these collections and bring their stories to the public.
British Library welcomes 1.6 million visitors through our door every year from across London, the UK, and beyond – 1 million of whom also visit our galleries.
Treasures tour
A one-hour journey through some of the Treasures of the British Library.
Discover more about our history and architecture before taking a tour of the Treasures Gallery.
Learn about Magna Carta and other items from our collection, which features some of the world's most exciting, beautiful and significant books, manuscripts and sound recordings.
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From £8 – £10 |
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Become a Reader for free access to our Reading Rooms.
Become a Member to enjoy free entry to exhibitions as well as free tickets and priority booking to our lively programme of talks and performances.
Become a Patron and join a valued group of loyal donors who help secure the future of the Library.
The main catalogue for digital and print books, journals, newspapers, maps and scores, in the Library's collection.
British Library
96 Euston Road
London NW1 2DB
London, St Pancras building opening times
This includes our public spaces, our permanent Treasures Gallery and our Entrance Hall display space, with the exception of special event days, when these areas may close earlier
| Monday | 09.30 – 20.00 |
| Tuesday | 09.30 – 20.00 |
| Wednesday | 09.30 – 20.00 |
| Thursday | 09.30 – 20.00 |
| Friday | 09.30 – 18.00 |
| Saturday | 09.30 – 17.00 |
| Sunday | 11.00 – 17.00 |
Galleries, Reading Rooms, shop and catering opening times vary
Contact us:
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Email: Customer-services@bl.uk
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Image credits: Shen Fuzong's manuscript (c) British Library Board (MS Sloane 853a f021r)
Shen Fuzong's manuscript (c) British Library Board (MS Sloane 853a f037)
Building interior and exterior images courtesy of British Library Press Office
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| Product Location | 96 Euston Rd., NW1 2DB, London, United Kingdom |
