Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Oldest museum in the world
- One of the world's best known museums
- Fascinating collection of treasures and artifacts from all over the world
Time required: 100 minutes
Phone: +44 20 7323 8299
Web site: http://www.thebritishmus...
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Daily: | 10am - 5:30pm |
| Fridays: | 9am - 8:30pm |
| Jan 1, Dec 24-26: | Closed |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | Free |
Public transport:
- Central Line: Tottenham Court Road station
- Northern Line: Tottenham Court Road station
Address: Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG
Photos: (see more photos)
Photo: fmpgoh
Things you need to know:
- British Museum is the oldest museum in the world that was opened in 1753
- The museum was started with Sir Hans Sloane's donations
- Its collection includes more then 6 million items spanning 1.8 million years
- The displays include the Rosetta Stone, the colossal bust of Ramesses II and Parthenon Sculptures
- Its present Classical building was completed in 1850
- The Great Court, the central courtyard, was covered with a glass dome and opened in 2000
What to do there:
- Follow this 1 hour highlights tour recommended by the British Museum (do not forget to download it and print it out)
Tips & Insights:
- Free eyeOpener gallery tours: 30-40 minutes tours introducing different areas of the Museum's collection, led by volunteer guides
- Multimedia guide is avaible for £5 (separate one for kids)
- Nice cafés are located in the Great Court
