British Museum Audio
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Loved by usersTop 10- Rating on App Store
- 4.68
- 1,783 ratings
- Last updated
- October 9, 2026
- Size
- 65.5 MB
Users love it: 4.7 stars from 1,783 ratings. Its best ranking is #7 in Top Free, Education in United Kingdom.
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Store listing
By British Museum, from the App Store
Description by 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 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.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Price
- Free
- App size
- 65.5 MB
- Content rating
- Medium
Technologies used by British Museum Audio
Releases
Updates seen on the App Store- Version
- 1.11.2
- Launched
- March 2022
No changelog data
Alternatives
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Rankings
App Store top charts- Highest rank
- #7
- Chart
- Top Free
- Education
- Country
- United Kingdom
App Store Rankings for British Museum Audio
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | United Kingdom | Education | Top Free |
Ranking history in United Kingdom
About the app and developer
About British Museum Audio
British Museum Audio is an education app developed by British Museum.
User Ratings
British Museum Audio is rated 4.68 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 1.8 thousand ratings.
App Information
British Museum Audio is freely available from the App Store. The app size is 65.54 MB. The latest version available is 1.11.2. The last update was on October 9, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Medium Maturity. The app has been available on the App Store since March 2022.
Developer information for British Museum
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Frequently asked questions about British Museum Audio
Is British Museum Audio free?
Yes. British Museum Audio is free on the App Store.
Is British Museum Audio still available?
Yes. British Museum Audio is on the App Store, and the last update we saw was on October 9, 2026.
How large is British Museum Audio?
British Museum Audio is 65.54 MB.
Is British Museum Audio suitable for children?
App Store gives British Museum Audio a medium maturity rating, so it is not meant for young children.
How do people rate British Museum Audio?
British Museum Audio scores 4.68 out of 5 stars, from 1,783 ratings on the App Store.
Who made British Museum Audio?
British Museum Audio was developed by British Museum. It is listed in the education category on the App Store.
What are the best alternatives to British Museum Audio?
People looking at British Museum Audio also look at these education apps: British Museum Visitor Guide, Stonehenge Audio Tour, National Gallery London, Rijksmuseum, Louvre Museum Visitor Guide.