British Museum Audio

British Museum Audio

The official app

1.8K ratings
103 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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Released
March 31, 2022
Updated
October 29, 2026

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Explore the British Museum's vast collection with expert commentaries, gallery introductions, and self-guided tours. Access in-depth information through audio, video, and text, and prepare for your visit with an interactive map.

✓Expert commentaries on 250+ highlight objects
✓65 free gallery introductions
✓Audio, video, text, and image information
✓Self-guided thematic tours
✓Interactive museum map
✓Add objects to favorites
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What users say about British Museum Audio

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What's New in British Museum Audio

1.11.5

October 29, 2026

- Bug fixes and improvements

7

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$5.99

Korea exhibition audio guide

Purchase to unlock the Korea exhibition audio guide

Events

Read more about City life and salon culture

City life and salon culture

Don't miss out! This display closes on 30 March

Mar 11, 2025 — Mar 30, 2025

Read more about Japanese salon culture

Japanese salon culture

Don’t miss this special display!

Oct 4, 2024 — Oct 6, 2024

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Start your Silk Roads journey

Discover stories from this major new exhibition

Sep 25, 2024 — Oct 18, 2024

User reviews

Confusing

Makes you go back and forth. No flexibility. Very hard to find the signs in the rooms. I want my money back!

Overall brilliant except the Bayeux tapestry

The application itself is wonderful only ruined by attempting to use it while viewing the bayeux tapestry. Limiting people to 10 x 20 second pauses is infuriating, i can only go as fast as the person next to me and while the narration and animation was fantastic the usability is downright stupid. Get it fixed for future users please.
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Not Good at All

Why not download audio when the app is loaded, and not the first one uses it.
Maps are slow to load, if at all.
The information at each stop is minimal at best.

Don’t Bother for Bayeux Tapestry

The information was excellent but the speed of the guide for the Bayeux Tapestry was so fast I couldn’t keep up whilst walking with the crowd and you can only pause 12 times for 20 seconds. It actually detracted from my experience of seeing the tapestry.

Lack of Clarity

You need to make it clear that if you unlock the full guide, but the British Museum then adds a bespoke audio guide (eg the Korean exhibition) that it’s not included.

Response from developer

Hello, thank you for your feedback. We've revised the Full guide product description to help clarify that the Korea exhibition audio guide, as a temporary exhibition offer, is sold separately and not included in the Full guide.

User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Audio not working in some areas

Bug

Frequent crashes or freezes

Bug

Purchased content not unlocking properly

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Offline mode for audio guides

Feature

Improved navigation and tour flow

Feature

Higher resolution images

Feature

Integration with museum maps

Feature

Support for more languages

Feature

FAQ

What is the British Museum Audio app?

The British Museum Audio app is the official guide to the museum's collection. It offers expert commentaries, gallery introductions, and self-guided tours to enhance your understanding and exploration of the exhibits.

How much does the British Museum Audio app cost?

The British Museum Audio app is free to download. However, full bundles and themed tours are available as in-app purchases, with prices starting from £3 for themed tours and £6 for full bundles per language.

Does the British Museum Audio app have ads?

No, the British Museum Audio app does not contain advertisements. It is a free app with optional in-app purchases for additional content.

What languages are available on the British Museum Audio app?

Expert commentaries are available in nine languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and British Sign Language.

Can I use the British Museum Audio app offline?

The description mentions a requirement for a constant internet connection, suggesting that offline use may not be fully supported for all features.

What kind of tours are available on the British Museum Audio app?

The app offers self-guided tours that explore various themes, such as 'Top Ten' and 'ancient Egypt'. Each tour includes an audio introduction and guidance around the museum.

How often is the British Museum Audio app updated?

The app was last updated on October 29, 2026, with version 1.11.5. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.

What devices are supported by the British Museum Audio app?

The British Museum Audio app is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.