Founded in 1753 The British Museum holds in trust for the nation and the world a collection of art and antiquities from ancient and living cultures. Housed in one of Britain's architectural landmarks, the collection is one of the finest in existence, spanning two million years of human history.
The core of today's building, including the great south front, was designed in 1823 by Sir Robert Smirke in Greek Revival style, but not completed until 1852.
Highlights of the collections include:
*The Elgin Marbles, carvings from the Athenian Parthenon
*The Rosetta Stone
*Egyptian Mummies
Opening times
Great Court
Early or late, relax with a book or meal under the most famous contemporary roof in London.
Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed 09.00–18.00
Thu, Fri, Sat 09.00–23.00
Galleries
Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed 10.00–17.30
Thu and Fri 10.00–20.30
Please note: in exceptional circumstances some galleries may be subject to limited opening times.
Reading Room
Library & Information Centre: 10.00 – 17.30 every day
Viewing Area: Thur & Fri 10.00 – 20.30
The Museum will be closed
1 January, Good Friday, 24-26 December
Prices
The British Museum is Free to all visitors.
(A charge may be made for temporary exhibitions)
Photography
Photography with flash and video recording is permitted in most galleries for private purposes only, using hand-held equipment.
Location
The British Museum
Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3DG
Telephone: 020 7323 8299 (information desk)
The Museum is within easy walking distance of the following underground stations.
Holborn,
Tottenham Court Road,
Russell Square,
Goodge St.
External link
Official British Museum Web Site
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