The British Museum, one of the greatest
museums in the world, tops the visitor charts. 
Founded in 1753, it is also the oldest museum in the world
and its contents catalogue over two million years of world
history and culture.  With over 94 galleries and
thousands of artefacts, the British Museum will have
something for everyone!  The most famous exhibits
include the Elgin Marbles – sculptures from the Parthenon
in Athens, Egyptian mummies and the Rosetta Stone. 
The Reading Room was recently incorporated into the Great
Court (a huge covered courtyard) has witnessed the likes of
Karl Marx, Mahatma Ghandi and George Bernard Shaw working
there.  Admission is free and there are lots of events
and special exhibitions taking place throughout the
year.

The British
Museum opens daily 10:00-17:30 Sat-Wed, 10:00-20:30
Thurs-Fri (selected galleries).  The Great Court opens
09:00-18:00 Mon-Wed, 09:00-23:00 Thurs, Fri and 09:00-18:00
Sat and Sun, closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan. Tube: Tottenham
Court Road, Holborn or Russell Square. Enquiries: 020 7323
8299