"The museum is also testing some new body scanners which reduce the need for slow bag searches. People can also go into the museum before 10am, as the Great Court opens early, so they can take in that large space while waiting for the gallery doors to open."
"The plans also include rewilding the two large open lawns in front of the museum's main entrance. That was considered by Camden Council's planning officer to be harming the museum's 'monumental' design, but was deemed acceptable because the benefits, such as new trees for shade, outweighed the downsides."
"Although the gardens will sit within the museum forecourt, they are outside the security zone, so will be open to the public to visit, even if they do not enter the museum."
"Patsy Prince, joint chair of the Bloomsbury Association, said that local businesses and residents' voices have not been properly heard during the consultation for the new buildings."
The British Museum has received planning permission to replace its temporary security tents with two new architectural structures. The northern pavilion will be a direct replacement, while the southern entrance will undergo significant changes to enhance visitor access. Recent adjustments include earlier gate openings and the introduction of body scanners to expedite security checks. Plans also involve rewilding the lawns in front of the museum, which will remain accessible to the public. Concerns have been raised about local input in the planning process and the temporary nature of the new structures.
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