The British Museum

The British Museum is one of the first museums of human history and culture. Located on Great Russell Street, the nearest tube stations to the museums are Holborn and Tottenham Court Road.

The museum has ninety-four galleries of archaeological finds, prints, books, manuscripts and natural specimens with some antiquities including coins and medals, prints and drawings along with ethnographic material.

Recently, some new galleries were added in the museum, including Chinese ceramics, clocks and watches, Europe AD 1050–1540 and the Tomb-chapel of Nebamun, Ancient Egyptian Life and Death.

Established in 1753, containing the collections of the physician and scientist, Sir Hans Sloane, currently the museum displays over thirteen million items with their origin from all continents of the world. Being one of Europe’s most famous museums, more than four million tourists visit it a year. The museum has disabled facilities as well; tours and guides are available in sign languages along with the hard of hearing and guide dogs.

Timing: Museum: 10 am - 5:30 pm (Saturday to Wednesday)
                              10 am - 8:30 pm (Thursday and Friday)  
Great Court: 9am – 6 pm (Sunday to Wednesday)
                    9 am - 11 pm (Thursday to Saturday)

Admission fees: Free, suggested donation $3