British Museum
British Museum - Background
The British Museum is quite simply one of the
most important treasure houses in the world. Founded
in 1753, the museum is the world's oldest and arguably
the most prestigious.
The astonishingly rich and varied collection includes
the Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon (amidst
30 galleries of ancient Greek and Roman artifacts),
Egyptian mummies and monumental statues, prehistoric
and Celtic treasures - including the 2000 year
old Lindow Man, in addition to impressive Middle Eastern,
Medieval European, and Oriental artwork and archaeological
remains.
Highlights of a trip to the British Museum
include:
- The Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon
- Lindow Man
- Egyptian Mummies
- The recently completed £100 million Great
Court covered courtyard
- The Sutton Hoo Ship Treasure
Getting There
Great Russell Street WC1. Located just to the north
east of Oxford Street.
Holborn, Russell Square, and Tottenham Court Road
tubes, Buses 7, 8, 10, 14, 19, 24, 25, 29, 30, 38,
55, 68, 134, 188.
Opening Times and Admission Prices
The British Museum is open 10am to 5.30pm Sat-Wed
and Thurs-Sat 10am to 8.30pm..
There is no Admission Charge!
More Information
Check out www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk.
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