London's Top Historical Attraction
Neighborhood: Bloomsbury/Fitzrovia/Euston
Nearest Train: Holborn
Phone: +44 20 7323 8299
Fax: +44 20 7323 8616
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The British Museum is one of London's top tourist attractions as well as a major scholarly resource. Its collection was bequeathed to the nation in 1753 and the Museum's distinctive Greek revivalist structure was built during the 19th Century. The collection expanded massively during the heyday of the British Empire, leading to the Museum's notoriety for plundering sources all over the globe and leaving it with over 6.5 million objects to look after. The displays cover about 14 acres and it is simply too tiring to tackle them all in one visit. The best way is to pick a collection or exhibition that interests you, explore that, and make return visits. And if you haven't got time for a proper visit, drop in for a coffee at the lovely Court Restaurant. Admission is free but charges may be made for temporary exhibitions.
Daily 10a-5:30p
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Don't Miss the British Museum!
I spent half a day in the British Museum and I could have easily spent several days there. It is AM...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from Washington, DC on Mar 18 2007
You can't miss this
The British Museum is a fantastic museum and a beautiful building on its own. If you love museums, ...
Reviewed by:innocentfumbler from Toronto, Canada on Nov 17 2006
The British Museum
A must see for All. They robbed the world for this place, & the art made me weep. I am a big museum ...
Reviewed by:givmeanid from Pennsylvania on Sep 07 2006
