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British Museum
British Museum
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The British Museum is one of the world’s greatest repositories of human history, boasting millions of artifacts spanning 2 million years of global culture. From the Rosetta Stone to the Elgin Marbles, it’s a place where history lovers and curious travelers can explore the vast story of human civilization
Insider Tips
The British Museum’s collection is unparalleled. With treasures from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and beyond, you’ll get to see some of the most important and iconic artifacts in human history, like the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, and mummies from Egypt. And believe it or not, it's completely free! Just pick your date and time to book your free ticket online
The main entrance on Great Russell Street is often packed with long waiting lines for security. Instead, go opposite on Montague Place where you'll find a fraction of the crowds and you don't need a pre-booked ticket to enter 🤫
Did you know?
The British Museum was the first public national museum in the world, opening its doors in 1759. It was founded by Sir Hans Sloane, whose personal collection of over 71,000 objects was the seed that grew into today’s museum!