The British Music Experience tells the story of British music through costumes, instruments, performance and memorabilia. Whatever age you are and whatever you're into, there's 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, alongside musical instruments played by some of the world's most renowned artists including Queen's Roger Taylor and Ian Curtis. There are even handwritten song lyrics from Adele, the original statues from the Brits and the Apple Corps front door from Savile Row.
You can also get hands-on in the Dance the Decades studio, sing your heart out in the Vocal Booth, or play guitars and drums in the Interactive Studio. After the main event, you can browse an exclusive range of gifts, clothing, books and memorabilia from the Merch Store, and rest those dancing feet with a selection of delicious snacks and meals in the Star Café.
The current temporary exhibition is 50 Years of Rock Against Racism, running from 10 September 2026 to 3 January 2027. The exhibition takes place both inside the museum and the Star Café & Bar. The exhibition inside the Star Café & Bar is free to visit, while the museum exhibition is included with all general entry tickets.
