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The British Museum

Name: The British Museum
Rating: 4.4

4.4 ·

Step inside the British Museum, one of the world's great encyclopedic collections. Wander beneath the glass-roofed Great Court to see the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, and the Parthenon Marbles, all free to explore.

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Reasons to go

Founded in 1753, it was one of the first national public museums in the world.
The collection includes the Rosetta Stone and the contested Parthenon (Elgin) Marbles.
The Great Court is covered by a soaring glass canopy roof.

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Full description

Founded in 1753, the British Museum was one of the first national public museums in the world and remains an essential stop for a first visit to London. Its collection ranges from Egyptian mummies and the Rosetta Stone to the contested Parthenon (Elgin) Marbles, all arranged beneath the soaring glass canopy of the Great Court.

With a perfect must-see and culture score, it draws crowds accordingly, though free admission keeps it accessible to everyone. Two to three hours is enough to see the highlights, but the collection rewards a much longer, more focused visit.

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Address

Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG, UK · Bloomsbury

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

2h30

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Good to know

Reserve a free timed entry slot online in advance, especially on weekends
focus on a handful of galleries rather than trying to see everything in one visit
bags are scanned on entry, so travel light to speed things up.

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Reviews

Tony kept us up to date on meeting spot and location. Hi tour was excellent.

Mitchell, United States

1/5

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