About British Museum

The Greek revival facade that welcomes the visitors at the British Museum provides an insight of the wondrous objects housed within the walls of this amazing building. Situated in Great Russell Street, The British Museum is one of the most renowned attractions in the city of London. Drawing millions of visitors every year, it is the oldest national public museum in the world.

Step inside and you will be whisked off your feet as you experience the best of modern architecture bonding with the most renowned artifacts from age old civilizations. Gazing up at the glass and steel roof of the Great Court constructed out of more than 3000 unique panes of glass and making your way towards the collection of mummies from ancient Egypt, makes one surmise of the wonders man can create.

Spanning two million years of human history and housing approximately 7million objects from all over the world, of all times and civilizations, it is considered as one of the greatest museums in the world. Many who wish to experience the cultures of the world make it a point to visit The British Museum on their trip to London.

As visiting all of the Museums' 94 galleries in one visit will be quite impossible, the key objects that one would not want to miss would be the Rosetta stone, sculptures from the Parthenon, the Sutton Hoo and Mildenhall treasures and the Portland Vase.

To make the most of your visit, it will be advisable to take one of the many guided tours the Museum provides for its' visitors. The interactive computer screens where you can find out about any particular object housed inside will be very useful. Children will enjoy taking one of the backpack activity trails that is designed specially for them, and it will be an experience they will never forget.

Whether you wish to take a glimpse at the history of mankind, or just want to escape the busy London streets, visiting the British Museum will be a fantastic opportunity to experience the world under one roof.

Location

By Tube

The closest tube stations to british museum are Tottenham Court Road, Russell Square and Holborn

By bus

The following buses stop near the Museum:

1, 7, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 98, 242    Stop on New Oxford Street

10, 14, 24, 29, 73, 134, 390       Stop on Tottenham Court Road, northbound
      Stop on Gower Street, southbound

59, 68, X68, 91, 168, 188  Stop on Southampton Row