LONDON MUSEUMS

British Museum

World-famous museum with artifacts from ancient civilizations

About This Museum

Unlock the secrets of human civilization in the world's greatest treasure house. The British Museum isn't just a museum—it's your gateway to 2 million years of human achievement. Walk among the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, and Greek sculptures that shaped our world. This is where history comes alive, where every artifact tells a story of triumph, discovery, and genius. Prepare to be amazed by the greatest collection on Earth.

Museum View

British Museum

Interior Views

Interior of British Museum

Featured Exhibits

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Virtual Tour

Current Exhibitions

They've got some really good rotating exhibitions on at the moment. There's this Egyptian one that's pretty fascinating - loads of artifacts from the Valley of the Kings. And there's a Greek sculpture exhibition too which is worth seeing. The exhibitions change quite regularly so there's usually something new to check out.

Dates: Year-round

Permanent Highlights

Obviously you've got to see the Rosetta Stone - it's the one that helped decode Egyptian writing. The Elgin Marbles are pretty impressive too, though there's been some controversy about them. The Egyptian mummies are always popular with visitors, and the Lewis Chessmen are quite cool. The Sutton Hoo treasure is really interesting if you're into Anglo-Saxon stuff.

Collection Types

They've got pretty much everything here - Egyptian stuff, Greek and Roman sculptures, medieval things, Renaissance art. It's like a massive collection from all over the world and different time periods. There's Chinese ceramics, Japanese prints, African art - basically if it's old and interesting, they probably have it.

Kids Exhibits

Available

Educational Programs

Educational Programs:
Available
School Workshops:
Available
Art Classes:
Available
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ADMISSION

Entry FREE
MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS
🌿 National Trust Discount available
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OPEN TIMES

Daily 10:00-17:00

Closed: Christmas Day
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ADDRESS

Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Camden, London
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HOW TO GET THERE

🚇 UNDERGROUND Russell Square Tottenham Court Road
🅿️ PARKING Limited street parking
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MUSEUM FACILITIES

Cafe
Toilets
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Baby Changing
Outdoor Space
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CONTACT DETAILS

🌐 Website Visit website
📱 Social Instagram
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CONNECT

Upcoming Events

Regular lectures and events Book Events

Reviews & Ratings

⭐ Google Rating: 4.5/5 (44823 reviews)
💬 Common Review Words:
Amazing, Historical, Must-see
"Absolutely incredible collection spanning human history"
"One of the world's greatest museums"
"A fascinating journey through time with incredible artifacts and exhibits. The museum does an excellent job of bringing history to life with interactive displays and detailed information."