- The King's Library, on the ground floor of the East Wing, was handed over in 1827, and was described as one of the finest rooms in London.
- The British Museum is the legacy of one Sir Hans Sloane who, at the ripe age of 92, donated his collection of some 70,000+ objects to the British nation.
- In this guide, we share everything you need to know about how to visit the British Museum from hours to tours, what to see, and a brief history.
- The British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. Over 6 million visitors every year experience the col...
- However, the British Museum remains one of the world’s most popular attractions, with six million visitors a year.
- Two of our highlights include the world-renowned Rosetta Stone, which was acquired in 1802, and the Elgin Marbles, which became part of the collection in 1816.
- The British Museum, established in 1753, is one of the greatest art museums in the world. Its permanent collection contains more than 8 million antiquities...
- From the Vindolanda Tablets that were voted the greatest treasure to the Easter Island Statue, these are the must-see exhibits of the British Museum.
- The British Museum in in London is one of the world’s greatest museums of human history and culture. Its collections, which number more than 13 million...
- The origins of the British Museum lie in the collection of the physician, naturalist and collector, Sir Hans Sloane which he bequeathed to King George II for the...