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The British Museum features a massive collection exceeding 7 million items from around the world

Entrance to the British Museum cc licensed photo by Juan de Dios Santander Vela

Founded in 1753, the British Museum features a massive collection that exceeds 7 million items which come from all over the world, representing and revealing human history and culture from its origins all the way to the present.

The British Museum is constructed around a central courtyard (pictured below) which is completely covered with a roof made of 1656 individually shaped glass panes set in a steel frame. This is the largest covered courtyard in all of Europe. The front facade is of Greek Revival Style featuring 44 columns that are 45 feet in height. The museum has nearly 100 different galleries covering over 800,000 square feet.

Since the British Museum is a national museum it has free admission and is open daily, making it a great place to visit if travelling on a budget. The museum also has rotating exhibitions, however there is an admission charge to view them.

For more information about the British Museum as well as exhibitions and hours see the official website link below.

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Facts For Your Visit

Fee: Yes

British Museum Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Address: Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG, UK

Phone: 020 7323 8299

Official Website: British Museum

British Museum Reviews

Rated 4.7 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating After having visited the National Museum of Egypt and have seen the replica of the Rosetta Stone, I wanted to see the real one. It is on display in all it's glory. The British Museum has so many incredible artifacts and historically significant displays that you need to plan out at least half a day to locate the most important ones in this cavernous, beautiful and outstanding museum.
Rick Kim - in the last week

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5 Star Rating One of the most comprehensive museum in the world. Despite its dark past, the British Museum surely hosts some of the most exquisite artifacts from all over the world. Even though due to its exhaustive collection, some good collection is not on display, especially collections from Southeast Asia. And the most important of all, it is free to enter. Their gift shop are good too.
Jaso Jangan Soto - 2 weeks ago

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5 Star Rating The place to see all the artifacts "collected" from around the globe. Would recommend to get your ticket online (It's free anyways) so that you don't have to join a separate queue to "buy" a ticket. The staff were friendly and do note that there is a bag checking area near the entrance. Would recommend half a day for this place. Some of the items on display are quite mesmerising.
Fariz Asuka - 2 weeks ago

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5 Star Rating The British Museum is undoubtedly one of the best in the world, with its vast collection impeccably preserved and maintained. What stands out is its commitment to free access, making it possible for anyone to explore the incredible artifacts from countless cultures and nationalities. From ancient civilizations to more modern exhibits, every corner of the museum offers something new and enriching. Its global representation truly makes it a place where history comes alive for everyone.
Alek Linkowski - 2 weeks ago

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4 Star Rating We just visited the Egyptian section of the museum and the magnificent library in the middle. It was good. As expected for a museum. I wish they had a bit more organization for viewing the rosetta stone- it's just chaos and fighting your way to the front of the pack to view it.
Cassie Braithwaite - a week ago

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Directions

Tube Line	Nearest Station	Walking Time
Northern and Central Lines	Tottenham Court Road	5 Minutes
Piccadilly Line	Holborn	8 Minutes

How to get to British Museum by Tube

From Tottenham Court Road Station exit onto Tottenham Court Road and go left (north), then right on Great Russell Street. The museum is a couple of blocks ahead on your left.

From Holborn Station exit onto Kingsway and go right (north), then left on High Holborn, then right on Southampton, then left on Bloomsbury Way, then right on Bloomsbury Square, then left on Great Russell Street. The museum is just ahead on your right.