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British Museum

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A museum of the world, for the world. Discover over two million years of human history and culture. Some of the world-famous objects include the Rosetta …

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Mar 18, 2025
We had a great day at the British Museum today mainly because of the guide we were lucky enough to get. She was a walking encyclopedia that had an astonishing amount of knowledge. Serena’ enthusiasm…Full review by Footprints742794
Mar 16, 2025
My kids (8 and 10) and I went to the British Museum on a Tuesday morning on our recent trip to London. The contents of the Museum were great and it is free (although you need to book tickets to rese…Full review by N9768WLerinb
Mar 13, 2025
Always a grand experience visiting the British Museum! I brought my 8 year old son and his grandma and we all thoroughly enjoyed the exhibitions and the beautiful building.Full review by Heidi A
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What is it? When the British Museum opened in 1759 it was the first national museum to be open to the public anywhere in the world. It w…
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Spanning several miles of galleries and featuring around 80,000 exhibits, the British Museum stands as one of the most comprehe…
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The British Museum is one of London's top tourist attractions, as well as a major scholarly resource. Its collection was bequeathed to th…
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Is it possible to pay the cloakroom fees with credit card?
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Most things in London are cashless, so I assume this would be as well. I was there for a week and didn’t use cash once.
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Where is there to park please?
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There is no parking designated for the Museum specifically. Normal London City parking applies. As the area is ver congested and most roads leading to the museum are …
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There is no parking designated for the Museum specifically. Normal London City parking applies. As the area is ver congested and most roads leading to the museum are only for pedestrians it is advisable to take the public transport eg tube or taxi/uber.
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Peter Drake from Liverpool asks When is the best time of year to visit Covent Garden?
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Anytime should be a good time, but I loved the Christmas season experience. Such beautiful holiday vibes.
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Can I bring some alcohol as a souvenir into the museum?
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No. Coat check it.
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Can you leave the museum and re-enter on the same day?
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Access is free and I just rocked up and went straight in.
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Designated wheelchair and accessible public toilet
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There are many restaurants, cafes, shops inside the museum. So, you will not need to find a place refreshment during a tiring day of exploring
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The British Museum is accessible from the Tottenham Court Road, Holborn, Goodge Street and Russell Square Tube stops
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Comprising the largest library of numismatic artefacts in the United Kingdom
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While the entry fee for british museum costs nothing, you can buy tickets for british museum here
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You can channel your inner curator by picking up a replica of the rosetta stone
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Free tours of the museum and guides are also available
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Admission is free
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Wear comfy shoes and tackle its 100 rooms, 17 sections, and three floors one area at a time
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You can easily spend anywhere between an hour to a whole day here, depending on your interest level
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Preplan your visit by mapping out the highlights in advance
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The british museum charges no admission fee
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There are also daily free handling sessions and a children's multimedia guide available
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Follow one of the free 20-minute spotlight tours led by the guides every friday
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Don't miss the rosetta stone, the key to deciphering egyptian hieroglyphics
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We particularly liked the statues and busts of egyptian kings, and the mummies were great fun, especially for the kids
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Buy jewelry inspired by egyptian hieroglyphics and celtic art
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There's a shop selling kids' games and souvenirs, along with one that sells replica sculptures and jewelry
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Buy books, children's toys and gifts, souveniers, replica sculptures, jewellery, silk scarves and ties
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As with all national museums in the uk it charges no admission fee, except for loan exhibitions
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It charges no admission fee
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