The British Museum holds over eight million objects spanning the entire history of human civilisation. The Rosetta Stone, the Elgin Marbles, Egyptian mummies — it's the kind of place where you turn a corner and stumble into a room that would be a standalone national treasure anywhere else. Overwhelming in scale, endlessly rewarding if you pick your battles.
| Mon | 10:00–17:00 |
| Tue | 10:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–20:30 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| SunToday | 10:00–17:00 |
Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG
Nearest station: Tottenham Court Road, Holborn, Russell Square
Free
Special exhibitions require paid tickets
Step-free access to most galleries. Wheelchairs available free of charge. BSL tours and audio description guides available.
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