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The British Museum
Bloomsbury, London · Free entry
Two million years of human history: the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies and Sutton Hoo.
Official website Directions Where to stay
Mooch tip Pick 3-4 galleries - it's too big for one visit.
Visiting
- Opening times
- Daily 10am-5pm (Fridays later)
- How long to allow
- Half day
- Best time to go
- Friday late opening
- Accessibility
- Step-free entrance on Montague Place
Getting there
- Address
- Great Russell Street, WC1B 3DG
- Parking
- Very limited and expensive - use public transport
- Nearest station
- Tottenham Court Road or Holborn
Places to stay near The British Museum
Bertrand’s TownhouseLondon · £££££ · 0.2 km awayGrange Clarendon Hotel, Russell SquareLondon · £££££ · 0.2 km awayGrange Buckingham Hotel, Russell SquareLondon · £££££ · 0.2 km awayGrange Portland Hotel, Russell SquareLondon · £££££ · 0.2 km awayThistle London HolbornLondon · £££££ · 0.2 km awayRadisson Blu London BloomsburyLondon · £££££ · 0.2 km away
More to do nearby
Photo coming soonArts & entertainmentWest End Theatres, Covent Garden & SohoCovent Garden, London · 1 km awayPaid entryPhoto coming soonFreeMuseumNational Gallery & Trafalgar SquareTrafalgar Square, London · 1 km awayFree entryPhoto coming soonFreeHistoric city & landmarksKing's Cross, Coal Drops Yard & Platform 9¾King's Cross, London · 2 km awayFree entryPhoto coming soonViewpointsThe London EyeSouth Bank, London · 2 km awayAdults from £29
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