- The British Museum in London was one of the first national museums opened in 1759 for the national public in the world.
- British Museum, in London, comprehensive national museum with particularly outstanding holdings in archaeology and ethnography.
- When the British Museum was opened in 1759 it was the first national museum to be open to the public anywhere in the world. It was free to visit (and still is).
- The British Museum quickly established itself as one of London’s top attractions. ... Bust of Ramesses II. Rosetta Stone, British Museum, London.
- Get closer to the British Museum collection and immerse yourself in two million years of history, across six continents.
- One of the biggest museums in the world is located in London, and in this post, we'll take a closer look at some of the most interesting British Museum facts.
- Located in the Bloomsbury area of London, British Museum is hugely devoted to the rich human art and history, this museum is nation’s most visited attractions.
- The British Museum in London is one of the most popular attractions in the United Kingdom. Here's our guide...
- While tourist numbers in London are down significantly, there were still surprisingly quite a few people coming into the museum late in the afternoon!
- Address: Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG, UK. Phone: 020 7323 8299. ... British Museum in B+W. Photo Credit: It's No Game - cc license via Flickr.