British Museum in London
London's British Museum has more than seven million artefacts illustrating the journey of human history and civilisation through the ages. One of the biggest and most comprehensive collections in the world, the British Museum London holds objects from all continents and all times in human history.
British Museum London is a vital record of human culture. From the birth of humanity to the present day, the British Museum in London has breathtaking items including the Rosetta Stone, Portland Vase and Sutton Hoo and Mildenhall treasures. Also in the collection are several objects of intense controversy because they were taken from their respective countries without their permission, including the Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon in Greece. However, all objects will be well preserved in the British Museum in London and all are free to see them.
Founded in 1753 to house the treasures collected by physician and scientist Sir Hans Sloane, the London British Museum has expanded its collection through the years to become the amazing museum it is today.
The British Museum London also offers a special programme of exhibitions and daily guided tours to enhance your experience.
For more information on the British Museum in London, please phone +44 (0)20 7323 8299
Visiting The British Museum in London:
Address: Great Russell Street, Camden, London, WC1B 3DG
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7323 8299
Time: 10.00-17.30 everyday, and late on Thursdays and Fridays
Cost: Free
Age Restrictions: none
Nearest Underground Stations:
Bond Street Tube (1 minutes)
Oxford Circus Tube (8 minutes)
Official Site: www.britishmuseum.org
British Museum London is a vital record of human culture. From the birth of humanity to the present day, the British Museum in London has breathtaking items including the Rosetta Stone, Portland Vase and Sutton Hoo and Mildenhall treasures. Also in the collection are several objects of intense controversy because they were taken from their respective countries without their permission, including the Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon in Greece. However, all objects will be well preserved in the British Museum in London and all are free to see them.
Founded in 1753 to house the treasures collected by physician and scientist Sir Hans Sloane, the London British Museum has expanded its collection through the years to become the amazing museum it is today.
The British Museum London also offers a special programme of exhibitions and daily guided tours to enhance your experience.
For more information on the British Museum in London, please phone +44 (0)20 7323 8299
Visiting The British Museum in London:
Address: Great Russell Street, Camden, London, WC1B 3DG
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7323 8299
Time: 10.00-17.30 everyday, and late on Thursdays and Fridays
Cost: Free
Age Restrictions: none
Nearest Underground Stations:
Bond Street Tube (1 minutes)
Oxford Circus Tube (8 minutes)
Official Site: www.britishmuseum.org
