Official British Museum Web Site
The imposing British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times with collections drawn from all around the world. Famous objects include the Rosetta Stone, sculptures from the Parthenon and the Portland Vase.
Founded in 1753 by Act of Parliament, from the collections of Sir Hans Sloane, the British Museum is one of the great museums of the world, showing the works of man from prehistoric to modern times with collections drawn from the whole world.
Famous objects include the Rosetta Stone, sculptures from the Parthenon, the Sutton Hoo and Mildenhall treasures and the Portland Vase. There is also a programme of special exhibitions and daily gallery tours, talks and guided tours.
Explore the rise and fall of some of the world’s greatest civilizations at this landmark museum, founded in 1753. Some seven million objects — including mummies, sculpture, art, ceramics and textiles — tell the story of almost every corner of the earth from ancient Egypt to Mesopotamia. Events, courses and trails are also on offer, while you can take a breather in Norman Foster’s stunning glass-covered Great Court. You could hire one of our limousines to take you to this location.
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