Walk through two million years of history and culture across more than 50 galleries. From object trails to information on pushchairs, find out what family activities are running and which family facilities are open. Discover our latest exhibitions and events, including 'Silk Roads'.
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The British Museum (BM) was the first national public museum in the world. Its permanent collection, over 8 million works, is amongst the largest and most comprehensive in existence and...
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British Museum, in London, comprehensive national museum with particularly outstanding holdings in archaeology and ethnography. Among its most famous pieces are the Elgin Marbles, the Rosetta Stone, and treasures from the ship burial found at Sutton Hoo.
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It is the oldest in the world. It has the most extensive collection of antiquities in Europe. Over the last few years, the British Museum has received an average of more than 5 million visitors each year (5.8 million last year), making it the third most visited museum in the world.
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Book tickets and plan your day including exhibitions, facilities, access, food and travel. Navigate the Museum with ease, using our floor-by-floor plan and discover what not to miss. Walk through two million years of history and culture across more than 50 galleries.
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Discover what's on at the British Museum from our special exhibitions to family activities and exclusive Member events.
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