British Museum

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The British Museum was founded in 1753, the first national public museum in the world.  The British Museum collection includes artefacts from across the world.  They represent the people and places of the past two million years.  Important artefacts include:  the rosetta stone and the Parthenon sculptures.

Opening information

open daily from 10:00 to 17:30, open until 20:30 thursdays and fridays

Temporary exhibitions

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Contact information

Website
www.britishmuseum.org
Address
Great Russell St
Bloomsbury
London
WC1B 3DG
United Kingdom
Phone
+44 (0) 7323 8299

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