Independent third-party guide
British Museum Arabic Audio Guide
262 objects and places, 8 curated tours and Arabic audio that works offline — in one iPhone app built for your visit.
- 262 objects & places
- 8 curated tours
- 119 stops
- Works offline
- No account
An iPhone app for iOS. No account and no subscription required.
Why this guide
Built for Arabic-speaking visitors from the first step
The independent Arabic guide currently includes 8 curated tours covering 119 stops across the galleries.
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Arabic audio
Arabic commentary for 262 objects and places, with a clear player: pause, skip back or forward ten seconds, and change the playback speed.
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Works offline
All tour images and Arabic audio are included in the app. The guide is available offline after installation — no tour download is needed.
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Ready-made tours
Eight curated tours with the duration of each shown up front, from a one-hour route to a three-hour walk across the whole Museum.
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No account, no subscription
No sign-in, no subscriptions and no in-app purchases. Your favourites and settings stay on your device only.
The collection
262 objects and places in your hand
From the Rosetta Stone to the Lewis Chessmen, and from the Parthenon sculptures to the arts of Asia, Africa and the Americas — organised by cultural area or theme.
- 262objects and places
- 8curated tours
- 119stops across tours
- 9browsing groups
- Ancient Egypt
- Ancient Greece and Rome
- Middle East
- Asia
- Europe
- Africa
- Americas
- Enlightenment Gallery
- Buildings
Arabic audio
Listen in Arabic while you stand at the object
Every object has Arabic commentary, with written text available in Arabic and English. The player is simple: pause, skip back or forward ten seconds, and change the speed.
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The Arabic audio player, object 204
Tours
8 curated tours, 119 stops
Choose a route to suit the time you have — one hour or half a day. Each tour shows its stops and duration before you begin.
- Top 10
- Twelve objects to see with children
- Ancient Egypt
- Collecting and Empire
- Early and Medieval Europe
- A history of the world
- The Enlightenment
- Three hours at the Museum
Keypad
Enter the number printed beside the object
Spotted a guide number next to an object? Enter it on the Keypad to go straight to its page. Enter 204 for the Rosetta Stone, or a room number to move between galleries.
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Keypad
Offline
Works offline after installation
All tour images and Arabic audio are included in the app. The guide is available offline after installation — no tour download is needed. It keeps working even where the signal drops inside the galleries.
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Ancient Egypt tour with the “Available offline” badge
Inside the app
Screens from the app
Genuine screens from the app, shown without altering the interface.
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Offline use
About the object images: AI-generated images are illustrative only; the real artefacts may differ. Every such image carries the label “AI-generated illustration” beneath it in the app.
Who it is for
Who is this guide for?
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Arabic-speaking visitors
For anyone who wants to hear the commentary in their own language.
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Visitors from Saudi Arabia and the Gulf
For those planning a London trip who want to prepare a route in advance.
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Families
A 12-stop route made for children, with short stories and a question at each stop.
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Planners and preparers
Install the whole guide on your phone and listen without needing a network.
Independence
An independent product
This is an independent third-party guide. It is not affiliated with, licensed by, endorsed by or operated by the British Museum. The British Museum name is used only to identify the visitor destination.
هذا دليل مستقل تابع لجهة ثالثة. لا يتبع المتحف البريطاني ولا يحمل ترخيصًا منه ولا يحظى بتأييده أو تشغيله. يُستخدم اسم المتحف البريطاني لتحديد وجهة الزيارة فقط.
FAQ
Questions visitors ask
Is this an official British Museum app?
No. It is an independent third-party guide. It is not affiliated with, licensed by, endorsed by or operated by the British Museum. The British Museum name is used only to identify the visitor destination.
Does it work without an internet connection?
Yes. All tour images and Arabic audio are included in the app. The guide is available offline after installation — no tour download is needed.
Do I need to create an account?
No. There is no sign-in, no subscription and no in-app purchase. Your favourites, language, audio progress and playback speed are stored on your device only.
Which languages are available?
The interface and written content are available in Arabic and English. Audio narration is in Arabic.
How many objects does it cover?
262 objects and places in the Museum, organised by cultural area or theme.
What tours are included?
Eight: Top 10; Twelve objects to see with children; Ancient Egypt; Collecting and Empire; Early and Medieval Europe; A history of the world; The Enlightenment; and Three hours at the Museum.
How do I use the Keypad?
Open Keypad and enter the guide number printed beside the object, such as 204 for the Rosetta Stone. You can also enter a room number to move between galleries.
Are the images in the app real photographs of the objects?
AI-generated images are illustrative only; the real artefacts may differ. Every such image carries the label “AI-generated illustration” beneath it in the app.
Which devices are supported?
It is an iPhone app for iOS.
How can I get in touch?
For help or to report an issue: bm@qupu.hk.cn
Get started
Plan your next British Museum visit
Install the guide before you travel, choose your tour, and listen in Arabic without needing a network.
An iPhone app for iOS. No account and no subscription required.