British Museum

British Museum

London, United Kingdom

The British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. Over 6 million visitors every year experience the collection, including world-famous objects such as the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, and Egyptian mummies.

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The British MuseumGreat Russell St
London
WC1B 3DG
UK

Monday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM