British Museum - London, United Kingdom Reviews

I missed the British Museum the first two times I went to England, but I managed to spend one day there during a short trip in 2007. I wish I'd had two or three days more to explore galleries I could only walk past with a regretful sigh. — — There is so much to see in this national treasure of England--but it's not just English history and art. Prepare to gaze upon ancient Babylonian sculptures two storeys high. Brace yourself for gallery after gallery of ancient Egyptian mummies, complete with intricately painted wrappings and multiple sarcophagi. Relish gazing into hundreds of… read full review »

The Smithsonian Institution has been called "America's Attic", and if there's a cultural equivalent in England, it's got to be the British Museum. This is an absolutely fascinating place that should be atop every visitor's "must see, must do" list!  It's a huge place, and to do it justice, you simply must allow a minimum of a full day. — — What makes this museum so utterly outstanding isn't just its size, it's the quality of its displays and the significance of their exhibits. — — This is the museum where you can see the original Rosetta Stone. It's where you… read full review »

While traveling to London, my husband and I paid a visit to The British Museum, one of London's premier museums filled with ancient relics. Admission to the British Museum is free, with a 3 pound donation requested to help keep it free for everyone. — About The British Museum — When it comes to history of ancient civilization, the British Museum seems to have it all. Greek and Egyptian, Assyrian, Asian and African; you'll find it here. This museum features the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies and African mosaics. It's enormous, and it's a very, very popular destination. Consider… read full review »

The British Museum was established in 1753. The depth and scope of its content was made possible through the unique history of the British Empire. When I visited, I had no idea what I was about to see. I had been to some of the world's premier museums, but had never even heard of this one. I can't imagine why not. I had previously been to London and the museum included on my tour was the Victoria and Albert. Thinking logically, I was expecting that the museum not included on that previous tour to be the lesser, but that was far from the case (a good reason I normally don't take tours). … read full review »