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Welcome to the British Museum. Experience cultures across the globe, from the dawn of human history to the present. Plan your visit. Discover two million years of human history and culture. Free entry – book online. Open today: 10.00–17.00. Last entry: 16.45. Exhibitions and events. See all exhibitions and events. Sold out. Legion.
Accessibility. Facilities. Food and drink. Book tickets. View Museum map. Immerse yourself in two million years of human history, art and culture. Book your free ticket for Museum entry in advance to receive key information and updates before your visit and priority entry during busy periods.
The British Museum is a public museum dedicated to human history, art and culture located in the Bloomsbury area of London. Its permanent collection of eight million works is the largest in the world. It documents the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present.
The first national public museum of the world. The British Museum is unique in bringing together under one roof the cultures of the world, spanning continents and oceans. No other museum is responsible for collections of the same depth and breadth, beauty and significance.
The British Museum. 74,193 reviews. #12 of 2,748 things to do in London. Speciality MuseumsArt MuseumsHistory Museums. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. A museum of the world, for the world. Discover over two million years of human history and culture.
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Founded in 1753, the British Museum in Bloomsbury has a collection covering two million years of history. Showcasing human knowledge in all forms, it was the world’s first public museum of its kind and attracts more than six million visitors each year.
Explore more than 60 galleries at the British Museum from home. Our gallery pages feature a range of exciting resources, including virtual tours with Google Street View, object highlights, timelines, family activities and facts.
The first national public museum of the world. The British Museum was founded in 1753 and opened its doors in 1759. It was the first national museum to cover all fields of human knowledge, open to visitors from across the world.
Every single object at the British Museum has a story to tell, here's our seven favourite things to go and discover so you can cut to the chase and find all the best things...
