British Museum Audio
British Museum Audio is made and published by The British Museum. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with The British Museum. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to The British Museum and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
Loved by users- Rating on Google Play
- 4.58
- 1,166 ratings
- Installs
- 310 thousand
- Last updated
- October 9, 2026
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 64.7 MB
British Museum Audio has 310 thousand installs. Users love it: 4.6 stars from 1,166 ratings. Its best ranking is #15 in Top Free, Art & Design in United Kingdom.
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Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on British Museum Audio for Android
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Store listing
By The British Museum, from Google Play“The official app”
Description by The British Museum Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Bring your headphones with you or purchase earbuds from the Guide Desk and British Museum Shop.
The British Museum app features:
• Expert commentaries on 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 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 £1.99–£4.99
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 9 languages – English, Chinese, French, Italian, Spanish, German, 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.
Recent changes:
- Bug fixes and improvements
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 50
- App size
- 64.7 MB
- Needs Android
- 5.0+
- Content rating
- Low
Technologies used by British Museum Audio
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 1.11.2
- Launched
- March 2022
Alternatives
Similar apps and more from The British Museum
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 15 thousand
- Per day
- 490
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 100+ thousand
- Launched
- March 2022
Installs over time
British Museum Audio has been installed 310 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 490 installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #15
- Chart
- Top Free
- Art & Design
- Country
- United Kingdom
Google Play Rankings for British Museum Audio
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | United Kingdom | Art & Design | Top Free |
| 90 | France | Art & Design | Top Free |
| 54 | Austria | Art & Design | Top Free |
| 195 | Germany | Art & Design | Top Free |
| 35 | United Kingdom | Art & Design | Top Grossing |
| 120 | Spain | Art & Design | Top Free |
| 121 | Italy | Art & Design | Top Free |
| 142 | India | Art & Design | Top Grossing |
| 146 | Turkey | Art & Design | Top Grossing |
| 147 | Belgium | Art & Design | Top Grossing |
Ranking history in United Kingdom
About the app and developer
About British Museum Audio
British Museum Audio is an art & design app developed by The British Museum.
Install Statistics
British Museum Audio has been installed 310 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 15 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 art & design apps.
User Ratings
British Museum Audio is rated 4.58 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 1.2 thousand ratings.
App Information
British Museum Audio is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 64.74 MB. The latest version available is 1.11.2. The last update was on October 9, 2026.
Technical Requirements
British Museum Audio requires Android 5.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Low Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play since March 2022.
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Frequently asked questions about British Museum Audio
Is British Museum Audio free?
Yes. British Museum Audio is free on Google Play.
Is British Museum Audio still available?
Yes. British Museum Audio is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 9, 2026.
Does British Museum Audio contain ads?
No. Google Play does not list British Museum Audio as containing ads.
What Android version does British Museum Audio require?
British Museum Audio runs on Android 5.0 and higher.
How large is British Museum Audio?
British Museum Audio is 64.74 MB.
Is British Museum Audio suitable for children?
Google Play gives British Museum Audio a low maturity rating, so it is meant for older children and up.
How many times has British Museum Audio been installed?
Google Play lists 100,000+ installs for British Museum Audio.
How do people rate British Museum Audio?
British Museum Audio scores 4.58 out of 5 stars, from 1,166 ratings on Google Play.
Who made British Museum Audio?
British Museum Audio was developed by The British Museum. It is listed in the art & design category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to British Museum Audio?
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