British Library (Treasures Gallery)
The UK's national library, whose free Treasures Gallery displays historic manuscripts and books, including Magna Carta, the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Gutenberg Bible.
- Museum
- Price: Free
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Did you know
The central glass tower in the building holds the 65,000 volumes collected by George III between 1763 and 1820.
Local tip
The Treasures Gallery is free during the library's opening hours: Monday to Thursday 9.30am to 8pm, Friday 9.30am to 6pm, Saturday 9.30am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 5pm.
Finding it
- Address
- 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB
- Nearest station
- King's Cross St. Pancras (Tube), 322 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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