Explore the British Music Experience entrance ticket

The British Music Experience tells the story of British Music through costumes, instruments, performance and memorabilia. Whatever age you are, and whatever you are into, there is something here for you.

You'll find outfits worn by artists from Freddie Mercury and Dusty Springfield to Adam Ant, the Spice Girls and Mick Jagger and musical instruments played by some of the world's most renowned artists from Queen's Roger Taylor and Ian Curtis. There's even have handwritten song lyrics from Adele, the original statues from the Brits and the Apple Corp front door from Saville Row.

You can also get hands-on in Dance the Decades studio, sing your heart out in the Vocal Booth, or play guitars and drums in the Gibson Interactive Studio. After the main event browse an exclusive range of gifts, clothing, books and memorabilia from the Merch Store and you can rest those dancing feet with a selection of delicious snacks and meals in the Star Café.

The current temporary exhibition is Don't Believe the Hype… Uncovering the Artwork of Arctic Monkeys' Debut Album. The exhibition explores the creation and cultural legacy of one of the most recognisable album covers of the 21st century: Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not, the 2006 debut by Arctic Monkeys. The exhibition will run from 23 January 2026 to 22 March 2026 and is included with all general entry tickets.