British Museum, Bloomsbury, London

Stuffed full of treasures from all the countries nthat we’ve conqured.

I used to work for this museum so I am offering some insider advice for the visitor.
Firstly get a free map from the info desk, the ones you pay for are from the internal shops. Major attractions are listed on this map too. Check which galleries might be closed for renovation while you’re there, saves some walking. Also there is often a member of staff able to let you know what time a gallery could be opened for you, at times they will allow you into a closed area for a short amount of time if you ask nicely!
Those into prints must organize to visit the Study Room in the Prints and Drawings department. There are literally thousands of prints to view in privacy… also for free! Go to Room 90 for more information.
For the kids there is an activity pack available from the library with tours and highlights designed to educate the youngsters. Also if you visit on the weekend then you can use the school area for clocking your items, it is a free locker system that will save you at the regular cloakroom. The thing is to understand what your children are interested in. Is it colourful costumes, a particular country, religion, movies? There are all sorts of references available, for example the Easter Island Statue that many adults enjoy will be referenced by children as a character from the film 'Night at the Museum.’
For paying exhibitions book in advance on the internet or by phone, and avoid queuing for hours.
Most staff have extensive knowledge of the museum and have worked there for decades, if there is a specific query they can often help you through their passion.

This is a fun museum to go whenever your in London, there is a lot to see. You will find information on cultures from all round the world. At the museum there is a cafe and a souvenir shop which is also pretty good. The museum is fun, exciting and interesting for everyone, the kids may find it a little boring but you can also go to the science and history museum, which is also really fun.

this is the sort of place that i would want to visit over and over again. You can never get tired of all the different exhibits there, all have lots of educational info about them. It is a great place for a day, although you wont be able to see and read it all in that time. Definately recommended if you are considering a day out in london.

The British Museum is a masterpiece of architectural design and curatorship. The giant steel and glass ceiling encases an enormous marble courtyard. The light streams through here and creates the most magical and serene setting. And that is just the setting. The artefacts are so old I had to read the labels twice. “So this pot was used 2500 years ago!” I exclaimed to my friend. Remarkably well-preserved. And of course there’s THE Rosetta Stone which is pretty friggin fantastic.

This is a place that would make you feel there is not enough time no matter how many times you have been there. I have been to there several times which I also found that there are still a lot to see.

Most of the exhibitions are fixed but there are some sections which will change their theme regularly, it it the reason why you need/attract you to there again and again.

Also, British Museum is free of charge which add another credit to this scenic spots.

It is a must for those who are going to London!!

The British Museum is even better than one might expect. There are some amazing treasures there, and it has an unbelievable library. Entrance is free, so students have NO excuse, and is located in Bloomsbury-which is a nice place to walk around afterwards and maybe grab some lunch. A good weekend activity, and a nice meeting spot for a date. It is well lit and has good security. The museums here are so wonderful-I intend to visit many more times in the upcoming months.

Besides being the first museum I visited in London, the British Museum has given me fond memories of mummies and the Rosetta Stone. But besides that, there’s so much to cover that you’re likely to be tired by the time you’ve finished half.

During popular periods (e.g. summer afternoons), this place is as packed as a supermarket, but it shouldn’t detract from all the exhibits there: Money, watches, art, sculptures, etc.

There’s a good shop for souvenirs, e.g. books tailored to the Museum and other sorts of souvenirs. There’s also 2 cafes, but I’ve not tried any of them as they aren’t exactly cheap, but that’s usual among museums I guess.

The British Museum, to me, is museum-perfection.

What a marvellous place. Plenty of exhibitions, loads of variety, some amazing old bits and pieces from around the world (including some staggering Babylonian and Persian artefacts), and it’s free to get in. Just a wonderful place to come and spend a couple of hours. Often busy, of course, but still worthwhile. You owe it to yourself to come here.

I was lucky enough to visit this beautiful museum last april when the terracotta warriors were there. my partner had to que for a long time but we eventuALLY GOT TICKETS BUT WELL WORTH IT AS NOT ONLY IS THE MUSEUM AN INCREDIBLE BUILDING BUT THE EXHIBITION WAS FANTASTIC. IT WAS SO WELL LAID OUT AND ORGANISED. TE STAFF WERE STRICT BUT VERY PLEASEDNT.

Have to see. This is one of the best examples of British stealing art from other parts of the world. just kidding!!! No its one of the best places to visit in London. You have to see the Greek and Egyptian artifacs that they have. Such Beauty ans History from all around the world.

The nice thing about museums being free is that you feel able to go in and spend a short time focused on a few areas. The sheer number of exhibits and artefacts means it can all feel overwhelming otherwise. So this week, we spend an hour or so in there and I looked at rooms relating to the ancient near east, assyria, babylon, sumerians, etc. Hadn’t got tickets for the paid-for Babylon exhibition which I might return and see, but there’s still plenty of fascinating stuff from present day Iraq, Iran, Turkey etc. Also looked at 2 new rooms on clocks and watches, and was fascinated by the 'pocket watches’ which were around in the 16th century.

112 reviews? Really? Wow. I’m not really sure what else i can add to such a place.

But I love it here. I do. It’s my favourite museum in all of London. It’s HUGE! Bigger than huge! I’m still not sure that I’ve seen everything in here. It’s not really the kind of place you can pop to for an hour. Unless you work near by and want to come for a peaceful lunch break. More people should do that. It’s a great way to relax if you’re having a hard day.

I remember once I got offered a job while i was in here. The security dudes didn’t even mind when i was jumping up and down in the Asia exhibition making a lot of noise. It was my birthday and I was happy! I think the giggled at me.

Great place. You might think that London has a shit transport system, rubbish traffic and it rains a lot, but damn they do a great museum.

The Court Restaurant at the British Museum is a nice and slightly unusual place to visit. It is situated in the centre of the Great Court, on the top floor, over looking the historic round reading room - you need to book in advance if you want to get a table overlooking the reading room. The location of the restaurant is lovely and light and airy. The last time I visited I went in the afternoon and had the afternoon tea. This is reasonably well priced at £18, and the selection of cakes is unusual. You can also visit the restaurant for dinner, however it is, I think, only open for dinner on Thursday and Friday evenings, so it is worth checking it is open on the evening you want to visit.

Lovely, central museum where many things can be viewed for free. There are many different sections, including Egyptian, Aztec, etc. Many famous artefacts can be viewed here for free, and for that reason it can be very crowded (especially the Egyptian part where the Rosetta Stone is). There are often other things shown here too, temporary exhibitions, eg, contemporary sculpture. Definitely worth a look

In the heart of Bloomsbury (2mins from Oxford street and Tottenham court Road) is a British institution we’ve all probably seen on TV or visited when at school. Over 7million objects collected from all a round the world (or stolen during the empire) from Greek to Roman from mummies to samurais it is a place of human history and culture situated in London.
The museum is arranged around a centre hall with a lovely glass roof into four sections according to era its a place you will have to revisit in order to see everything. Open until 5 each day even Sundays.

British Museum is best to be visited on separate occassion. We went there over 10 times in the past 10 years, visiting different parts of the museum. we find it more interesting to keep the visit short as it allows us to remember better what’s in there. The CHINESE section is the best as you get to see some of the best Qing Dynasty antiques, some you cannot even find in China these days. Well worth a visit (or two).

Huge number of exhibits, hard to get round in the day and take it all in. Though you do feel it’s a bit of an unstructured jumble. Free to enter like most museums now but not really for very young children. The glass ceiling atrium is a wonder. Don’t miss the Egyptian rooms, the children were fascinated by the mummified cats and other animals, also the Rosetta Stone can’t be missed - the key used to decipher hieroglyphics.
You need time and patience but worth the effort probably best as a venue to be visited in winter, when quieter and somewhere warm to go away from the weather.

This museum is The Nuts! absoultuely huge place, not as big as The Lourve in Paris but still has some of the most amazing pieces in any museum. The exterior is huge! really awe inspirring, once inside you have the big glass ceiling to gawp at, - im not great with heights and always have problems look at tall things without being next to something to lean on or touch and the ceiling is certainly that!
great place to spend a few hours willing away! i think this is one of the best museums you can go to, especially interesting as it houses some of the best booty 'nicked’ by the bristish empire!
oh and ITS FREE! well 90% of exhibits are free - specials such as King Tut and Antartica you have to cough up a few gold coins.

The British museum is huge so there is no way you can see it all in one day.
The main entrance is in Great Russel Street there are steps up to the doors with lifts on the sides of the stairs or there is another entrance in Montague Place that is flat.
The museum is free to visit which is nice as you can pop in for just an hour if you are in the area.
The museum does get very busy as you would expect but with
a little effort and searching you can escape the crowds.
I took a packed lunch with me but there were not very many places to eat it so I ended up outside so this would not be an option in Winter I took a peak at the cafe but was not impressed and it was very expensive so I was glad I took my lunch with me.

The British Museum is vast. VAST. Once in there, you’ll wan to skim around everything just to try and fit it all in. You won’t. So take your time, work out what you want to see most, and really make the most of viewing some of the most amazing historical artifacts in the world from any period of time. Accept the fact that you’ll have to come back on more than one occasion to get a look at everything else - and even if you don’t think you’ll be interested in some things, once you are in there it takes you over and you won’t be able to get enough.

For me, I’m interested in the history of Egypt, so from the outset I was fascinated.

A good idea if you work nearby is to go on “school-trips” on your lunch break with colleagues, as it’s also good to get it in bite-size pieces!

It’s almost criminal that this is free.

One thing to bear in mind when visiting is that its almost impossible to see everything in a day. The British Museum is pretty much the worlds most exclusive junk yard. Stuff from all moments in time, from all locations on the globe can be found here. As such, its a really difficult place to navigate as you find yourself thrust from one random moment in history to another, with little to link the two together. That said, there is simply too much on display to not find at least one thing impressive, so its definitely worth a visit, or two.

For people who don’t really love museums this is not the place to go, especially if you have a short attention span like me. The building itself was really impressive, particularly the ceiling in the dining hall, but I found the museum itself pretty dull although i can appreciate the work that has gone into it.
My uncle on the other hand who loves history absolutely loved it, it just depends what type of person you are.

I love history but even so, I consider this to be in no way amongst the best of London’s museums. There are lots of galleries full of old tiles and pottery and things but I found the building difficult to navigate, and after you’ve seen a certain number of tile fragments you’ve seen tham all! Having said that, it is a beautiful building and there are some exhibits which are very interesting - I especially like the one that shows all the medicines the average man and woman will take over the course of their life - scary! All in all, it’s free, and worth a look if you’re in the area, but I wouldn’t recommend taking children.

world class museum that deserves a visit from tourists and the local people equally. Unmissable Mummies and the Rosetta stone in the Egyptian rooms upstairs. Wonderful treasures from all over the worlds well displayed and lit.
You certainly require more than a single visit but possibly over a few weeks if you are visiting with children. Nice gift shop if expensive and nice cafe and restaurant pricey but very pleasant, and the museum is free, although donations are always appreciated.

This museum is VAST! There is so much to see an do here - and there are sections from all over the world. I would say that the best strategy (unless you have a week to devote to this museum!) is to choose the areas that interest you the most of all and head out actively to those areas. There is an intriguing area devoted to Ancient Egypt. You must also check out the Great Court. This was completed in around 2000 and is an inspirational piece of modern architecture. In the centre of the Court is a library housing important manuscripts. A great, FREE day out - or more than one day if you’ve got the time!

London greatest hidden gem! A place once visited will forever hold a special place in your heart. The main library is the best in the world. It is magnificent and totally inspiring. A must for all in London and the world.

If you’re serious about seeing the British Museum properly and a leisurely pace I would recommend taking two days out of your trip to do it properly and I’m not kidding !! There is SO much to see that if you spent a few hours looking then you’ve either missed out too much or virtually ran around the place !! It’s not a place for smaller kids as they will become bored and you won’t enjoy the exhibits the same, but my young teenage daughter enjoys a nice wander around these days, although in years gone by that wasn’t always the case and I felt rushed. If you want to take the kids, I would bribe them with the prospect of the Natural History Museum or the Science Museum afterwards and that may keep them happy for a while !! I don’t have a favourite exhibit as such although the controversial Rosetta Stone is always a crowd pleaser.
The entrance is free, although there’s a small price for extras such as the Egyptian Mummy x-ray exhibit and there’s also a gift shop and cafe area too.

I think I have been to the British Museum 3 or 4 times now over the years (atleast 2 school trips) but I would quite happily go back again and again. I love the Egyptian exhibit and it is simply stunning but I much prefer all the Ancient Greek and Roman artefacts. The Elgin marbles are exquisite and although I probably agree they should be returned to Greece I am none the less happy I have had the chance to see them.

The new covered atrium is breathtaking in itself and provides a lovely bright, airy place to come back to for a drink and something to eat.

There is more than you could hope to see in one day and I prefer to get there as the doors open for a few hours of quiet contemplation before the hoards come in but that is the beauty of the Museum, you can pick and choose which bits you want to see in your visit, without the need to see everything.