About Conservation Studio Tour
See the work of conservation and gain an insight into the techniques used to care for our collections on a ‘behind the scenes' tour of the Conservation studios.
Tours last for approximately 60 minutes and leave from the main entrance: there will be a sign out in next to the café and bookshop.
Please note that coats and bags (including handbags) cannot be taken into the conservation studios and must be placed in either the cloakroom or lockers on the Lower Ground Floor ahead of the tour start time.
Food, drink, pens and markers are not allowed in the studios. These tours are not suitable for children under 12 due to the nature of the tools and equipment used in the studios. Do note that there is a considerable amount of walking and standing on a tour. Please bear in mind that the conservation studios are working spaces and colleagues may be moving around, talking or doing other activities that generate noise.
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More information
Joining your tour
The tour will depart from the Entrance Hall of the British Library.
Bags and coats are not permitted in the conservation studios. The Library has cloakrooms and digital lockers located on our Lower Ground Floor which are free to use. Please ensure that you have placed all bags and coats in the cloakroom, or a locker, prior to the start time of the tour.
Food, drink, pens and markers are not allowed in the conservation studios.
Please note that that our conservation studios are working spaces. Staff may be moving around, carrying collections items, talking or undertaking noise generating work.
These tours are not suitable for children under 12 due to the nature of the tools and equipment used in the studios.
Do note that there is a considerable amount of walking and standing on a tour. If you have any queries about access requirements on this tour please email conservationvisits-tours@bl.uk.
Concessions
There are a range of concessions available. These include discounts for students and under 26s, free entry for carers as well as a number of other concessions.
Larger group tours
If you're interested in booking in a larger group tour (max 12 attendees), please contact us to discuss the options at conservationvisits-tours@bl.uk.
