British Museum
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
Ancient Egyptian - Book of the Dead
Follow the ancient Egyptians’ journey from death to the afterlife in this major exhibition focusing on the Book of the Dead.
4th November 2010 - 6th March 2011
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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
Related links
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