The British Museum has in place a series of facilities for improved family visits such as activities backpacks, free family trails and multimedia guides for the high-tech inclined people. In addition to the trails in the Paul Hamlyn Library, the organisers have come up with an interesting approach to cover a large ground in a fun and systematic way by following a trail of 10 objects that are positioned in different galleries over three levels. I know my son would be enthusiastic with this approach as he would see it as an adventure. We have already tackled this massive place by selecting specific areas but never in a large scale and yet so specific. The free trails in the Paul Hamlyn Library are suitable for children ages 3-5 and 6-11 and include themes like exploring Britain, travelling in time, sailing on the Nile and hunting for dragons.

The multimedia lovers will love the Children’s Multimedia guide available in English; an interactive journey through the highlighted objects at the museum with Vid the alien and his friends. There are 7 guided tours available including Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and Rome, Early Britain, Africa, Americas and Oceania, Asia, and Middle East. The multimedia guide is suitable for kids aged between 5 and 11 and can be picked up at the multimedia desk with a £3 fee.

Photo credit: The British Museum Website