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Get up close and personal with a collection that spans two million years and six continents. The British Museum is one of the world's oldest and largest museums, with a collection that spans the history of mankind. Located in the Bloomsbury area of London, the Museum is a short walk from some of the city's most iconic landmarks, making it the perfect place to explore and learn about the world's cultures.

With galleries that cover everything from the ancient Egyptians to the Romans, and the Greeks to the Aztecs. There's also a wide range of temporary exhibitions that cover topics like fashion, art, and science. Whether you're a history buff or just looking for a fun day out. Either way, you are sure to have a fascinating and educational experience. You can book your The British Museum Tickets with TicketsToDo.

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The British Museum Tickets Highlights

  • The British Museum is the Museum of the World. It is one of the largest and most comprehensive museums in the world, with a collection of over 8 million objects. 
  • Don't miss the British Museum's excellent collection of European art. Highlights include paintings by Botticelli, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh.
  • The museum's collection of Egyptian artifacts is one of the largest and most famous in the world. You can see items like the Rosetta Stone, the bust of Pharaoh Ramesses II, and mummies.
  • You can see items from China, Japan, India, and other countries. Highlights include the Chinese Terracotta Warriors and the Japanese samurai armor.

What To Expect

The British Museum in London is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city. Over six million people visit the Museum each year to see its world-famous collections of art and artifacts.

If you're planning a visit to The British Museum, here's a detailed list of what you can expect to see:

The Great Court: The Great Court is the Museum's iconic central space, surrounded by its famous glass roof. Here you can find the Museum shop, café, and restaurant.

The Egyptian Galleries: The British Museum has one of the largest collections of Egyptian artifacts in the world, housed in over 20 galleries. Highlights include the Rosetta Stone, the mummies, and the Temple of Dendur.

The Greek and Roman Galleries: The Museum's Greek and Roman galleries are home to some of the most famous works in the collection, including the Elgin Marbles and the statue of Athena.

The British Galleries: The British Galleries tell the story of the United Kingdom from 1500 to the present day. Highlights include the Lewis chessmen, the Armada portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, and the Crown Jewels.

The Asian Galleries: The Asian Galleries house the Museum's collections from China, Japan, Korea, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Highlights include the Terracotta Army, the Japanese samurai armor, and the Buddhist sculptures of Amaravati.

The Middle East Galleries: The Middle East Galleries tell the story of the region from the Bronze Age to the present day. Highlights include the Ishtar Gate, the Rosetta Stone, and the mummies.

The Africa Galleries: The Africa Galleries reveal the extraordinary diversity and complexity of the continent represented by the collections' cultural, artistic, and historical diversity and complexity.

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Insider Tips

The British Museum is one of the most popular tourist destinations in London, and for good reason - it's packed full of interesting and historical artifacts from all over the world. If you're planning a trip to the British Museum, here are a few insider tips to help you make the most of your visit.

  • First, be sure to pick up a map as you enter the museum. The British Museum is huge, and it can be easy to get lost if you don't know your way around. The map will help you find your way to the different exhibits.
  • Next, be sure to allow plenty of time for your visit. There are a lot of artifacts to see, and you'll want to take your time to read the descriptions and learn about the history of each one.
  • Make use of the museum's audio guide, which is included in the price of admission. It's a great way to learn more about the museum's collections and to make the most of your visit.
  • Try to visit on a weekday if possible, as it tends to be less crowded than on weekends.
  • Tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks are not allowed inside the museum so make sure to keep your phone batteries fully charged to take some amazing pictures.
  • The museum offers a number of different tours and events that are perfect for families or groups.
  • It has an incredible cafe and restaurant that are worth checking out.
  • If you are a serious culture vulture and will be in London for more than a few days, it is probably worthwhile to become a museum member.
  • Things to not miss at the British Museum include 
  • The Sophilos Vase, a black-figured dino (wine bowl) from Athens, around 580–570 BC.
  • The Rosetta Stone, a granodiorite stela, from Egypt, circa 196 BC.
  • Parthenon's East pediment sculptures, marble sculpture from Athens, 438–432 BC.
  • The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman, Grayson Perry. It’s an iron ship sailing into the afterlife, from western Turkey, built around 390 BC.
  • Bust of Rameses the Great, a statue made of granite. From the 19th century Eygpt Dynasty. (1292–1189 BC)
  • The Ife Head, a brass Ooni head of a sacred king of the West African Kingdom of Ife, from the 14th–early 15th century AD.
  • The Aztec serpent, a with mosaic made of turquoise and shell from Mexico, 1400–1521.
  • Hoa Hakananai’a, a Basalt statue from Orongo, Chile, around 1000–1200 AD.
  • Lewis Chessmen, chess pieces from Scandanavia from 1150-1200 AD.
  • Finally, be sure to stop by the gift shop before you leave. Here you can buy replicas, books, jewelry, and other kinds of stuff. 

It is located in the heart of London, so you can easily combine your visit with other activities in the city. Some of them include Warner Bros Studio London Tickets, Westminster Abbey Tickets, London Dungeon Tickets, Clink Prison Museum Tickets, Royal Albert Hall Tours Tickets, and more.

Know Before You Go

Entry & Services

  • The museum is open daily: 10 AM – 5 PM (Fridays: 8:30)
  • The last entry to the museum is at 4 PM  and 7:30 PM on Fridays. 
  • The Museum can be accessed via the Main Entrance on Great Russell Street or the Montague Place Entrance.
  • All visitors are subjected to a security check, which includes a bag search.
  • For disabled visitors, Members, exhibition ticket holders, and visitors with pushchairs and/or children under the age of five, an easy access route is available.
  • The Museum is closed from December 24 to December 26.
  • Please arrive at the time specified on your ticket
  • The museum starts cleaning the galleries 10 minutes before they close.

Covid 19 guidelines

  • Thermal screening safeguards visitors.
  • Masks are required to promote hygiene.
  • Before and after visiting the British Museum in London, all visitors are asked to sanitize.
  • Book your tickets with us online to avoid long lines.

Tickets Information

  • The museum limits the number of visitors to the Museum to ensure that you can enjoy your visit safely.
  • To ensure entry, it is advised to book your tickets in advance with an allotted time slot.

How To Use

  • Following your booking, you will receive an E-Ticket via your email address.
  • You must bring a copy of the E-Ticket with you.

Address

  • Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG, England, United Kingdom.

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You can reach the destination by car.

FAQs

The recommended visit time is three to four hours, but if you want to participate in some of the museum's many different talks and tours, plan on spending the entire day wandering around.

The Rosetta Stone is the most popular exhibit at the British Museum, so don't leave without seeing it. The priestly decree concerning Ptolemy V is written in three blocks of text in three different languages on the Rosetta Stone.

Famous eateries around the British Museum include:

Court Cafes, Pizzeria, Montague Cafe, Coffee Lounge, Outdoor dining

The famous paintings at the British Museum include:

Self-Portrait with Skeleton Arm by Edvard Munch, El sueno de la razon produce monstrous by Francisco Goya, Albion Rose by William Blake, A voluptuary under the horrors of digestion by James Gillray, Dancers Practising at the Barre by Edgar Degas, A Scene at the London Museum Piccadilly by George Cruikshank.

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