See the development of human culture on every continent from prehistory to the present at The British Museum. The museum houses one of the largest collections of works in the world, some 8 million. You'll encounter many significant items here, including the Rosetta Stone, the Magna Carta, and the Parthenon Frieze. The museum is broken into various departments, each covering a specific place and time, such as ancient Egypt and Sudan, or a theme, such as coins and medals. The works cover a broad spectrum of styles, from ancient carvings, sculptures, stoneware, and gold metalwork to prints and drawings from famous Renaissance artists. You won't have time to cover all the museum's collections in a single visit, so you should choose subjects that interest you and focus on them. A map of the museum helps you navigate efficiently. Pick up a copy at an information point inside, or download a digital one to your smartphone or tablet ahead of time. If you're not sure which galleries to visit, you can join a highlights tour. Departing twice a day every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, these guided tours show you the museum's most important pieces. Book this tour online or at the information desk in the front court. If specific galleries interest you, try to catch one of the free daily Eye-Opener tours. Galleries host one of these 30- to 40-minute tours per day, giving you a deeper historical understanding of specific periods and regions. Arrange to visit The British Museum and other attractions in London using our London trip tool .
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We booked the Around the World in 90 Minute tour for the 2 pm time on a Sunday. I thought it'd be a rather small group but it ended up being 21 people. We were given headsets to wear that worked about... more »
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In time of our visit there was soo many people. I really do not like croud in museum. It is big soo I sugest you to take enough time for visit. more »
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World class museum. Fantastic building. Some of the best examples of antiquity anywhere in the world. You could spend a week here and still find more to see. You really should try to visit this place on an off peak day and time because it can get really busy.Do you need a guide in real life, interested in discounts ,travel, tickets, eating 2for1 offers hire me..
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One of the best museums in the whole world. I do not recommend it if you do not have much time since it is huge and there are many things in each room. It is very worth visiting, a necessary place if you are in London. And it's free. There are many cultures and highlights the Egyptian. The souvenir shop is quite good, has a low price (well, it is high but compared to other museums the price is generally cheap).
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