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    The British Museum

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    Open Now: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG, England
    Open today: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
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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 Stone, the Parthenon sculptures and Egyptian mummies.
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    Suggested duration: 2-3 hours
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    Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG, England
    Bloomsbury
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    Reviewed today
    Full of great stuff and free admission.

    The BM is a must if you have several hours to get a great view of things 'removed' from other countries. Rosetta Stone, Elgin Marbles, etc. and the building is pretty fabulous too.

    1  Thank Horemhab
    Reviewed yesterday
    Classic

    Awesome architecture and content. Beautifully designed. I'm always visiting whenever I can, at least 3 times a year.

    Thank tomogreene
    Reviewed yesterday
    Crowded but amazing collection

    You could spend all day here, but with small kids we chose a few select sections that we thought would interest them and navigated directly between those. The mummies were a big hit (as expected) but the kids really liked all of the old currency...More

    1  Thank LMExplorer
    Reviewed yesterday
    Wonderful place of history

    It is amazing that you can visit the museums in London for free. Well worth the time but you need a lot of time to see everything.

    1  Thank tlcroses
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Amazing

    Amazing big British Museum ! Very impressive place and very big exhibition and impressive. You need a full few days to see the whole museum

    1  Thank Eli1952
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    What a fantastic journey through time!

    It was such an unexpected experience. I was truly amazed by the sheer amount of display that British Museum had. The shop offers a lot of curious items that you may not resist buying. Truly a fantastic journey through time!

    1  Thank Imakelv
    Reviewed yesterday
    Lots to see!

    An amazing place you could spend a whole day here! It's a free museum but donations to keep the museum going these are asked for at the entrance, it's worth putting something in the box for the amount that you see.Very educational for the children...More

    1  Thank Alison C
    Reviewed yesterday
    Love it!

    I was here for my third time and that wasn't enough time for me to take enough time to explore everything I wanted :) Every period is very interesting and what is more important, entrance is free. Take your time and enjoy :)

    1  Thank Inspiration167246
    Reviewed yesterday
    Amazing Structure!

    Had a great time there. Reserve all day to be there and see everything! I was with my friends, and we enjoyed a lot.

    Thank Monica S
    Reviewed yesterday
    A FREE experience of priceless global history!!!

    Tip 1: Keep a full day, or even two, to enjoy the entire museum Tip 2: If you have less than a day, visit the British Museum's official website and make a list of the MUST-SEE objects based on the time you have to spare...More

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    museums, including the must-see British Museum.
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    tourists and day trippers, vast sections of Bloomsbury
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    Hilary A
    8 September 2018|
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    Response from Hilary A | Reviewed this property |
    Thanks Tracy, I've been a member for years! It's a wonderful institution, isn't it. My post wasn't really a question, it was just setting the record straight in response to a previous review from someone else, which was... More
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    Response from Liz W | Reviewed this property |
    Egyptian rooms not to be missed especially Rosetta Stone.
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    18 August 2018|
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    Response from AmonaV | Reviewed this property |
    Ciao Elena, To be honest, non lo so. I would assume it's cheaper to eat outside of the museum, there is lot's of places for food in vicinity.
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