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‘The British Museum is undergoing a historic once-in-a-lifetime transformation, from being a physical place to a digitally connected place.’ Chris Michaels, Head of Digital, British Museum This week we’re highlighting the Museum’s varied partnerships, including a new collaboration with Google. You can now virtually walk through the Museum – the largest space ever to be captured on indoor Street View, putting the world collection at your fingertips. Plus, explore over 4,500 British Museum objects

In collaboration with Oculus, we’re excited to announce a new Virtual Reality tour of the British Museum! Today we're sharing this video and an interactive demo to give you a preview. The full VR experience will launch in a few months, starting with galleries of ancient sculpture and Egyptian mummies – putting the Museum at your fingertips from anywhere in the world! Read more: vr.britishmuseum.org | British Museum