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About British Museum

Founded in 1753 by Act of Parliament, from the collections of Sir Hans Sloane, the British Museum is one of the great museums of the world, showing the works of man from prehistoric to modern times with collections drawn from the whole world. Famous objects include the Rosetta Stone, sculptures from the Parthenon, the Sutton Hoo and Mildenhall treasures and the Portland Vase. There is also a programme of special exhibitions and daily gallery tours, talks and guided tours.

Facilities

Opening Times Open daily 10.00 - 17.30. Selected galleries are open late on Thursdays and Fridays until 20.30.
Booking and payment details Free

British Museum Address

Address:
Great Russell Street, London
London
WC1B 3DG
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7323 8181
Fax: +44 (0)20 7323 8616
Email:
Website: http://www.britishmuseum.org/the_museum/business_services/conferences_and_venue_hire.aspx

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Prices for British Museum

Adult: Free (USD0.00)
Family: Free (USD0.00)
Concession: Free (USD0.00)
Child: Free (USD0.00)

Entrance to the museum is free. There are admission fees for special exhibitions and some events.

 

Location Information for British Museum

Address:
Great Russell Street, London
London
WC1B 3DG
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7323 8181
Fax: +44 (0)20 7323 8616
Email:
Website: http://www.britishmuseum.org/the_museum/business_services/conferences_and_venue_hire.aspx
Public transport: Tube: Tottenham Court Road, Holborn and Russell Square.

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Visit London review of British Museum

Reviewed by: Visit London
Explore the rise and fall of some of the world’s greatest civilizations at this landmark museum, founded in 1753. Some seven million objects — including mummies, sculpture, art, ceramics and textiles — tell the story of almost every corner of the earth from ancient Egypt to Mesopotamia. Events, courses and trails are also on offer, while you can take a breather in Norman Foster’s stunning glass-covered Great Court.
 

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4.5
Based on 105 reviews
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  Latest 5 reviews of British Museum

Totally Awesome, an absolute must see

Been there several times, it is the most totally awesome outing and museum. I could go there everyday for a year and still have more to see.

Been there several times, it is the most totally awesome outing and museum. I could go there everyday for a year and still have more to see.

 
5.0
5 November 2009
by texasbluebonnet, Texas Gulf Coast
 

You could miss this one

Not very much to offer in true British history. Pretty much a hit or miss. Maybe it is a good visit if you have nothing else to do in Central London.

Not very much to offer in true British history. Pretty much a hit or miss. Maybe it is a good visit if you have nothing else to do in Central London.

 
3.0
3 November 2009
by cksfinest, London
 

All the worlds history in one place

Having spent the last 5 months in London the one place which I would recommend above all others is the British Museum. It has treasures like letters from Captain Cook about the first encounters...

Having spent the last 5 months in London the one place which I would recommend above all others is the British Museum.

It has treasures like letters from Captain Cook about the first encounters with Australian natives all the way to the greatest artifacts from ancient Greece and Egypt.

It's trully amazing and free.

I love it.

Cheers

Jon

 
5.0
12 October 2009
by Jonrat, London
 

Boring and clinical - Nothing British in here!

Ok there is a lot to see here but nothing that interesting....it's all very clinical looking and all the rooms look the same, no themes etc which woud be great. It involves a lot of reading. I...

Ok there is a lot to see here but nothing that interesting....it's all very clinical looking and all the rooms look the same, no themes etc which woud be great. It involves a lot of reading. I would say you need a whole day to walk round. We were pretty tired when we got there and walked out after 10 mins. Probably best if your looking for something specific, not just a wander round.

 
3.0
28 September 2009
by 377alexis, Nottingham, UK
 

outstanding

There is so much to see here that you couldn't begin to take in even half, from the things everyone has heard of such as the Rosetta Stone to less publicized but impressive displays from other...

There is so much to see here that you couldn't begin to take in even half, from the things everyone has heard of such as the Rosetta Stone to less publicized but impressive displays from other cultures.

The lay out makes finding whatever it is you prefer to see rather easy, the displays are set apart enough to allow for lots of people to be able to see without waiting forever like in some museums.

We went on Friday when it stays open late and it wasn't crowded at all, even though some of the exhibits were closed. Of all the museums in London this one should be on top of most peoples list.

Toss in it's free just making it even better.

 
5.0
22 September 2009
by ffdoc2, pennsylvania
 

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Events at British Museum

  • Moctezuma: Aztec Ruler

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    Exhibition

    24 Sep 2009 to 24 Jan 2010

    Major exhibition with rare and precious objects from the reign of Moctezuma, the last elected Aztec Emperor. Until 24 Jan

     

  • British Museum Ancient Egyptian Gallery

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    Exhibition

    21 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2009

    Dazzling paintings from a lost Ancient Egyptian tomb, now on show at the British Museum. Ongoing

     

  • Africa (Room 25)

    Exhibition

    Recurring event

    The diverse cultural life of Africa has been expressed through everyday objects and unique works of art since ancient times. The Museum's collection of over 200,000 African items encompasses archaeological and contemporary material from across the continent. Highlights on display in Room 25 include a magnificent brass head of a Yoruba ruler from Ife in Nigeria, the Tree of Life (a sculpture made out of guns) and some objects from the Torday collection of Central African sculpture, textiles and weaponry.

     

  • Alan Knight: Art and Revolution in Mexico 1910-1950

    Exhibition

    4 Feb 2010 to 4 Feb 2010

    The visual arts played a major role in the Mexican Revolution's process of popular rebellion, state-building and social reform, producing a 'war of images'. Alan Knight, University of Oxford links the rich visual evidence to the historical experience.

     
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