British Museum
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About British Museum
Founded in 1753 by Act of Parliament, from the collections of Sir Hans Sloane, the British Museum is one of the great museums of the world, showing the works of man from prehistoric to modern times with collections drawn from the whole world. Famous objects include the Rosetta Stone, sculptures from the Parthenon, the Sutton Hoo and Mildenhall treasures and the Portland Vase. There is also a programme of special exhibitions and daily gallery tours, talks and guided tours.
| Opening Times | Open daily 10.00 - 17.30. Selected galleries are open late on Thursdays and Fridays until 20.30. |
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| Booking and payment details |
Free |
British Museum Address
| Address: |
Great Russell Street, London
London
WC1B 3DG
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7323 8181 |
| Fax: | +44 (0)20 7323 8616 |
| Email: | information@britishmuseum.org |
| Website: | http://www.britishmuseum.org/the_museum/business_services/conferences_and_venue_hire.aspx |
Location Information for British Museum
| Address: |
Great Russell Street, London
London
WC1B 3DG
|
|---|---|
| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7323 8181 |
| Fax: | +44 (0)20 7323 8616 |
| Email: | information@britishmuseum.org |
| Website: | http://www.britishmuseum.org/the_museum/business_services/conferences_and_venue_hire.aspx |
| Public transport: | Tube: Tottenham Court Road, Holborn and Russell Square. |
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Latest 5 reviews of British Museum
All the worlds history in one place
Having spent the last 5 months in London the one place which I would recommend above all others is the British Museum.
It has treasures like letters from Captain Cook about the first encounters with Australian natives all the way to the greatest artifacts from ancient Greece and Egypt.
It's trully amazing and free.
I love it.
Cheers
Jon
12 October 2009
Boring and clinical - Nothing British in here!
Ok there is a lot to see here but nothing that interesting....it's all very clinical looking and all the rooms look the same, no themes etc which woud be great. It involves a lot of reading. I would say you need a whole day to walk round. We were pretty tired when we got there and walked out after 10 mins. Probably best if your looking for something specific, not just a wander round.
28 September 2009
outstanding
There is so much to see here that you couldn't begin to take in even half, from the things everyone has heard of such as the Rosetta Stone to less publicized but impressive displays from other cultures.
The lay out makes finding whatever it is you prefer to see rather easy, the displays are set apart enough to allow for lots of people to be able to see without waiting forever like in some museums.
We went on Friday when it stays open late and it wasn't crowded at all, even though some of the exhibits were closed. Of all the museums in London this one should be on top of most peoples list.
Toss in it's free just making it even better.
22 September 2009
My favorite museum
Incredible museum, the best I have ever been to. I just walk around in amazement whenever I visit.
26 August 2009
Great activities for kids
We took our 7 year old to the British Museum and were happy to discover they have great activities for kids. We took advantage of the "Backpack" option which is free. We were supplied with a backpack filled with interesting items and an instruction sheet to guide us. The pack takes about an hour to complete and is fun to do as a family. My son enjoyed following the directions and finding the artifacts, learning a lot along the way. We chose the Egyptian Mummy theme but there are others to choose from. Also available, but at a cost is the kids recorded tour. My son loved having his own personal speaker which was easy to operate and the theme was aliens invading the museum, which appeals to all kids. I definitely recommend the Museum for a fun learning experience they will never forget.
2 August 2009
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Events at British Museum
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Moctezuma: Aztec Ruler
Exhibition24 Sep 2009 to 24 Jan 2010
Major exhibition with rare and precious objects from the reign of Moctezuma, the last elected Aztec Emperor. Until 24 Jan
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British Museum Ancient Egyptian Gallery
Exhibition21 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2009
Dazzling paintings from a lost Ancient Egyptian tomb, now on show at the British Museum. Ongoing
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African Beats: Make A Music Video
Exhibition14 Nov 2009 to 14 Nov 2009
Create a dynamic music video to share online using African rhythms and colourful patterns. Use your creativity to select images and patterns from different regions and match them with a digital music track. Compose your video online and share the web link with friends and family. Recommended for ages 7+.
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African T-Shirt Printing
Exhibition14 Nov 2009 to 14 Nov 2009
Design and print a t-shirt based on the vibrant shapes and patterns in the Africa Galleries. Pick up some design ideas from the objects in Room 25 before putting your talent to the test by making your own designer t-shirt. All materials provided. Recommended for ages 5+.
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