British Museum Map
Interactive map of British Museum with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.
Summary
British Museum is a tourist attraction in London. British Museum is a landmark known for the Rosetta Stone and world collections.
Right now it is 61°F (16°C) in British Museum with overcast. It feels like 57°F. Today runs from 50°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit British Museum is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 76°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.
The closest major airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 14 mi away. Nearby highlights include River Thames, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Tower of London and Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 62°F is in line with the 61°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in British Museum today at 8.5/10. Gusts to 34 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Coordinates: 51°31′9.8″N 0°7′37.2″W (51.5194, -0.127)
Quick facts about British Museum
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 51°31′9.8″N 0°7′37.2″W (51.5194, -0.127) |
| Known for | the Rosetta Stone and world collections |
| Local time | 1:36 AM (UTC+00:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Temperate |
Neighboring attractions in London
Sorted by distance from British Museum.
Getting to British Museum
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR) · 14 mi
- London Gatwick Airport (LGW) · 25 mi
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) · 210 mi
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) · 216 mi
- Brighton · 48 mi · roughly 1.1 h driving
- Cambridge · 49 mi · roughly 1.1 h driving
- Oxford · 51 mi · roughly 1.2 h driving
- Stratford-upon-Avon · 82 mi · roughly 1.9 h driving
- Bath · 97 mi · roughly 2.2 h driving
- Birmingham · 100 mi · roughly 2.3 h driving
Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.
Airports near British Museum
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 14 mi | London |
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 25 mi | Sussex |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | CDG | 210 mi | Paris |
| Amsterdam Schiphol Airport | AMS | 216 mi | Amsterdam |
| Paris Orly Airport | ORY | 222 mi | Paris |
| Dublin Airport | DUB | 290 mi | Dublin |
Things to do in British Museum
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Frequently asked questions
Where is British Museum?
British Museum is a tourist attraction in London. Its coordinates are 51.5194, -0.127. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in British Museum right now?
It is currently 61°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 87% and wind is 16 mph.
When is the best time to visit British Museum?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in British Museum, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is British Museum in?
British Museum observes Europe/London (UTC+00:00). The local time is 1:36 AM.
What is the nearest airport to British Museum?
The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 14 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 25 mi away and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 210 mi away.
What are the top things to do in British Museum?
Popular options include River Thames, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Tower of London, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge and Snowdonia National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 27, 2026 at 1:36 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
