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British Museum

www.britishmuseum.org
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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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Dec 8, 2024
normally give 5* but just the 1* today as we were turned away at security for having a DJI Neo drone in my bag. C'mon fellas, drones are a security issue at airports, not museums. I've taken it on nu… Full review by 140rickc
Dec 6, 2024
Fantastic building. Not so keen on the new parts though I understand why it happened. Exhibition I paid to see was massively overcrowded and that spoilt my day out. Full review by Ocado
Dec 6, 2024
The nearest tube station is Tottenham Court Road (The central line- Red or the Northern Line -Black) is the about 5-7 minute walk to the museum. The entry was free- (They do suggest a £5 donation)… Full review by G J
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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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Home to one of the largest collections of works and artefacts coming from all over the world, the museum is dedicated to human history, art, a…
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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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I made a free time and day reservation, but I want to change the date. How can I change it? Thank you.
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Entry to the museum is free. U can book a fresh ticket online, its free of cost.
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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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