Museum
British Museum
World's largest museum of human history, art and culture in Bloomsbury.
📍 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South
About
A public museum established in 1753 with eight million works documenting human culture from its beginnings to the present, including famous acquisitions like the Rosetta Stone and Elgin Marbles.
The Egyptian mummies and Rosetta Stone grab most children immediately. The Reading Room ceiling is theatrical. Free entry means you can dip in for an hour or two. Ground floor works best with young kids; upper floors can feel overwhelming. Bring a pocket guide aimed at children.
Things to do here
See the Rosetta StoneView the Elgin MarblesExplore exhibits on human history and culture
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Getting there
Stations
Tottenham Court Road · 5 min walk
CentralNorthernElizabeth line
Russell Square · 6 min walk
Piccadilly
Buses
14
East Putney · Putney Town · Chelsea Riverside · Hans Town · Fitzrovia
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