British Museum
museum · London · United Kingdom
- Address
- Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG
- Prices
- Permanent collection: Free
Special exhibitions are ticketed.
- Links
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About
Museum of world history and culture in Bloomsbury, with the Rosetta Stone and the Parthenon sculptures among its highlights.
History
It was founded in 1753 and opened to the public in 1759.
Good to know
- Entry to the permanent collection is free; book a free timed slot if the website asks for one.
- Pick a few galleries rather than trying to see everything.
Nearby
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National Gallery
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Art gallery on Trafalgar Square with Western European paintings from the 13th to the early 20th century.
Trafalgar Square
square · 1.3 km
Public square with Nelson's Column, fountains and the lion statues, in the centre of London.
London Eye
attraction · 1.9 km
Giant observation wheel on the South Bank of the Thames, opposite the Houses of Parliament.
St James's Park
park · 2.0 km
Royal park between Buckingham Palace and Whitehall, with a lake, flower beds and resident pelicans.
Regent's Park
park · 2.0 km
Royal park in north-west London with formal gardens, a boating lake and London Zoo.