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British Museum

Great Russell Street, London, England WC1B 3DG

Featured Review : It has always been an ambition of mine to visit the British Museum. For many years, I was desperately keen to view the treasures it contains. Therefore, when I dragged my girlfriend along Tottenham Court Road and into th...See Full Review

  • Hours:Museum Sat.-Wed. 10-5:30, Thurs. and Fri. 10-8:30. Great Court Sun.-Wed. 9-6, Thurs.-Sat. 9 am-11... Read More
  • Price:Free; donations encouraged
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Wonderfully Traditional

  • 4 out of 5 stars by TianjinPaul from Rotherham, United Kingdom
  • August 8, 2025
Quote: It has always been an ambition of mine to visit the British Museum. For many years, I was desperately keen to view the treasures it contains. Therefore, when I dragged my girlfriend along Tottenham Court Road and into the lavish imperial... Read the full British Museum review

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history time

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Judibo from Rockville, Maryland
  • January 3, 2026
Quote: This museum is full of history, not only British... but the world history...There you can walk around mummies, roman statues, buda statue and oriental statues. One of the most amazing exhibit in the British Museum for me was the concept of the... Read the full British Museum review

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British Museum Provides Historical Education!

  • 5 out of 5 stars by StevenHampshire from Surrey, England, United Kingdom
  • December 20, 2025
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Quote: While I am quite fond of museums in general, there is perhaps none in the world that so consistently leaves me impressed as the British Museum in London. Its massive collection of historical artifacts, plundered treasures, and unique art pieces is... Read the full British Museum review

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  • 5 out of 5 stars by marcostusso from Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay
  • August 24, 2025
Quote: From the Rosetta Stone, to all Greece and Ancient Egypt sections, learn about world history, reserve 4/5 hours minimum.
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  • 5 out of 5 stars by ns1209 from Southend, United Kingdom
  • March 26, 2025
Quote: The British Museum is a really interesting place to visit and one of the places I would recommend to anyone to visit if they happened to be in London!The museum is massive and features many exhibits from places all around the world. There is so... Read the full British Museum review

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  • 5 out of 5 stars by MagdaDH_AlexH from Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom
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  • 5 out of 5 stars by Liam Hetherington from Manchester, United Kingdom
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Quote: One of the greatest things about London is that it houses the treasure trove that is the British Museum. It’s somewhat hidden away in Bloomsbury. It’s a five-minute walk from Goodge Street, Russell Square, Tottenham Court Rd or Holborn Tube... Read the full British Museum review

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  • 5 out of 5 stars by tvordj from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
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Quote: The British Museum is one of the top museums in the world and for good reason. It's main focus is ancient civilizations and the development of civilization in general. It's also one of the oldest museums in the world, opened in 1759 on the site of... Read the full British Museum review

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  • 5 out of 5 stars by callen60 from Ozarks, Missouri
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  • 4 out of 5 stars by TruLuvSap from Bolivar, Missouri
  • January 10, 2026
Quote: As a girl who had a more than mild obsession with Ancient Egypt finally getting to see the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities outside Egypt as everything I hoped it would be. I was truly glad to be there during the off-season though. Even... Read the full British Museum review

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