The British Museum is banning queues at its main entrance

"Apparently, the trial is part of the museum's plan to finally replace its temporary security sheds with a more permanent, architecturally suitable structure. The museum says that the plastic sheds (which have been there since 2016) should be gone by early 2026, with new pavilions due to be put up by the spring. The pavilions have been designed by architectural firm Studio Weave after it won a competition run by the British Museum last year."

"'We were very impressed by Studio Weave's initial proposals. They perfectly balance a thoughtful visitor experience while remaining true to the British Museum's historic building. I'm delighted to be working with them, and I look forward to leading the development of the designs in consultation with the London Borough of Camden and other key stakeholders to create something very special for everyone.'"

The British Museum will trial a ban on single-file queues at its Great Russell Street main entrance from September 17 to 23, allowing visitors to wait in an open area before bag inspections in the security tent. Members will retain priority entry inside the tent while Montague Place back entrance remains subject to normal single-file queues. The trial forms part of plans to replace plastic security sheds installed in 2016 with architecturally designed pavilions by Studio Weave. The sheds should be removed by early 2026, with pavilions due to be erected by spring 2026; designers are finalising plans and preparing a planning application with local partners.

Read at Time Out London