The British Museum, located on Great Russell Street, contains an outstanding collection of mainly archaeological and ethnographic objects gathered from civilisations throughout the world.

Exhibits include the The Rosetta Stone which was instrumental in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics, sculptures from the Mausoleum of Halikarnassos located in present day Bodrum, Turkey and the Elgin Marbles taken/rescued/stolen from the Parthenon in Athens. While visiting the museum do not miss the spectacular covered Great Courtyard.

The museum is open from 10:00am until 5:30pm daily with closing time extended until 8:30pm on Thursdays and Fridays. Admission is free. The nearest tube station is Tottenham Court Road.

For more information visit the British Museum website.


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