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The great thing about London is that nearly all the great museums are free (and some others are free sometimes). The British Museum is a must-see and when you have to go out and would like to come back later on, you can do it whenever arranges you. I've seen the first floor in the moring, then went away for a while and thus i was not too tired or hungry or anything while exploring the second floor. The exhibition is one of the most complete in the world, which makes this place so fascinating. The most impressive parts definitely are the Babylonian and Egyptian ones. The only poblem is that the encyclopedic knowledge that is required to comprehend the full dimension of all the artefacts exhibited there and the even greater mass of information that what is shown to the visitor brings him result in a small lack of accessibility. Maybe the spaces between the statues and sculptures could be reduced, so that the artefacts dying behind the windows could be brought back to life by being exhibited more individually. Or maybe they could build a new aisle to the museum... Leave a Comment
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Great news - admission to muesum is free. There are admission charges to special exhibitions.
This is a fantastic collection of the antiquity to present including Athenian frescos, Egyptian mummies, Assyrian cuneiforms, Chinese porcelain, Roman sculptures, etc.
A great suggestion is to decide which period and cultures you would like to see most and then plan your itinerary accordingly - otherwise you may find that closing time comes too soon.
Free floor plans are available at Information Desk. Color maps for two pounds.
There are 3 floors:
Upper Floor: Ancient Near East, Britain and Europe, Egypt, Greece & Rome, Money.
Ground Floor: Americas, Ancient Near East, Asia, Egypt Enlightenment, Greece & Rome
Living and dying.
Lower Floor: Africa, Ancient Near East, Greece & Rome
Have a great time through history especially if weather is poor outside.
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Ancient civilizations, the History of Art, religion and ritual, languages and translation, are just a few of the things you can learn about in the VERY LARGE museum. We only spent two hours here and we concentrated on Ancient Egypt, Greek Art, and a short visit through The King's Library. This is a large room that was once a library and now contains an exhibit about the 18th century intellectual movement known as the Enlightenment. During this time, people all over Europe were beginning to question "old" knowledge taken from classical authors and the Bible. Reason and first-hand observation were becoming the basis for "new" knowledge. This room is a walk through encyclopedia.....the result of collecting and classifying new information. Leave a Comment
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One of the premier museums of the world, the British Museum is essentially a home for many archeaological masterworks of ancient civilizations from around the world. Some are famous such as the Rosetta Stone from Egypt and the Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. There are also Egyptian antiquities and reliefs from the Palace of Assurnasipal at Ninevah in what is now Iraq. The museum is a must for anyone interested in either history or archeaology.
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This is a very well laid out museum with a fantastic ancient civilisation section - a lot smaller than the Louvre (though it's still got 4km of galleries) but with a few key items (if that's your thing!!). The Rosetta Stone is here (bridged the gap of decyphering hyrogliphs as the same notice from the Rosetta hotel was in modern Greek, Ancient Greek & Hyrogliphics), Elgin Marbles and a very large Ramses 2 statue. The Roman & old England section is well done and the library is particularly impressive. The shop here is great with my nieces & nephews all having Sarcophagus pencil cases (they are the envy of their friends at school). Entry is free (donation can be made) and this is a 'have to do' place in London. Leave a Comment
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Most all of the museum in london are extensive and require more than one visit, and the british museum is no exception. Plan on spending a decent amount of time if you want to see most of the exhibits.
However, if short on time, you should still stop by for at least a quick look around. The architecture, especially the glass ceiling in the main room is worth the visit, and a quick visit can also include the Rosetta stone, the Elgin Marbles, and the Roman Portland Vase.
You can always just pick one section you are interested in as well and focus on those rooms. The British Museum is free like so many other museums in london, but they do ask for a small donation. Some special exhibits might have a fee though. The hours fluctuate so check in advance. Also, before you leave, look into the library in the center of the museum. Leave a Comment
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The British Museum is one of the world’s greatest and most famous museums. It was established in 1753 by Sir Hans Sloane, a physician and scientist who collected a great deal of literature and art. It opened to the public in 1759.
The museum houses ten departments and, since 1973, part of the British Library.
It has 4km of galleries and more than 6 million objects covering the story of human culture from its beginning to the present. Some of the highlights include Egyptian mummies and exhibits on Roman and Anglo-Saxon Britain, China, Japan, India, and Mesopotamia.
Opening hours:
Mon-Sat: 10.00-17.00
Sun: 12.00-18.00
Closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, May Day
Admission free! Leave a Comment Phone: 0 20 7323 8299Directions: Holborn tube Buses: 7, 8, 10, 14, 19, 22B, 24, 25, 29, 38, 55, 68, 73, 98, 134, 176, 188Website: http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk
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It's easy to spend weeks in this museum and still discover new things. A very good first introduction is the British Museum walk by London Walks. We were taken to some of the highlights, the layout of the museum was explained and at the end we could stay in the museum and see some more. As always, the tour guide stayed for some time and anwered questions.
The most impressive item in my mind is the Rosetta Stone. A dictionary in stone is amazing and to think that someone was able to figure out what it means is even more amazing.The most touching exhibition piece was a letter by a Roman mother to her son, a soldier stationed in England hundreds of years ago. She is worried that he might be cold, as she heard the climate there was very harsh.
Mothers really haven't changed at all. Leave a Comment
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The British Museum should interest anyone with even a slightest interests in anthropology or archeology. There is so much to see here that there is something that might perk the curiosity of anyone who walks through its doors. However I should warn you that the British Museum is a big rambling place that can be visited in just a few hours visit. The collections spans such a wide variety of cultures and topics that it can seem overwhelming. Highlights include the exhibits on the Ancient worlds of Egypt, Greece, Rome, Asia and the Americas. Knowing in advance that I could not possibly explore the whole museum in just the three hours that intended upon spending there, I instead concentrated upon the Egyptian, Greek and Roman collections. This means I was able to take in such notable pieces like the Rosetta Stone, Lord Elgin's Marbles, the huge collection of marbles and a wide variety of Ancient Roman artifacts. Sadly I did not take in any of the Asian cultures exhibits. Regretably so since I have developed an interest in Indian art in particular since my visit to the British Museum. It is also advisable to visit this museum with lots of energy. I did not as I had arrived in London from Toronto just 7 hours before my visit and was somewhat jetlagged. Leave a Comment
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Here you will find amazing collections from Africa, America, Asia, Britain, Egypt, Europe, Greece, Japan, Near East, Pacific, Rome, etc. A huge exposotions and really takes much time for to see everything. Expect to spend a whole day there. A worth visit!
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