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British Museum

Great Russell Street | Near Tottenham Court Road Tube Station, London WC1B 3DG, England (Bloomsbury / Holborn)
+44 (0)20 7323 8195
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Ranked #14 of 901 attractions in London
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Type: History Museums, Art Museums, Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Dining
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Traveller Description: On entering the British Museum it is a little daunting, vast spaces, lots of people.  Take a few minutes to orient yourself and then collect a map... more »
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Portland, Oregon
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23 reviews 23 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

This is a great museum! It has tons of artifacts and we were only able to see a small percentage of everything in our 3 hour visit. We picked up a top ten list as well as a map for a couple pounds at the entrance and it was well worth it. I would recommend seeing the Rosetta Stone of... More

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Houston
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33 reviews 33 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Of course it is one of the world's great museum and of course you can't see everything in a visit. We used the free guide and saw the top 10 or 15 items - going from room to room - the Assyrian city gates, Rosetta stone, Elgin marbles, and on and on. Be sure to stop for lunch - we... More

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York, England, United Kingdom
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7 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

From the Parthenon, to Sumeria, to Egypt, to Celtic and Roman Britain, this museum has it all. Simply one of the best curated museums in the world. Pieces from abroad have been moved and faithfully rebuilt in a safe environment. Go!

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staffordshire
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Booked on line to see Pompeii Exhibition, which was very, very busy, took over an hour and half to see it all (recommend media player).

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LANCASHIRE
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Brilliant Exhibition though could be set out a bit better, we found we were backtracking a little. Thought the cost of £15 per person was a bit expensive for what it was.

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Hatfield - Hertfordshire
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

This museum is brilliant, but remember it’s quite big. Tip – They often have great short run exhibitions check the official website to find out what’s on, they can be very popular and booking is essential.

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See 5 more reviews by Londondesign for London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

It is a cliche, but this museum has more artifacts than some countries have of their own. Helps to have an audio guide and plan what you want to really see.

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United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Excellent House and Gardens. Worth 6 euro entrance fee. You will be amazed at the gardens and the house is superb. The views from the top of the house are fantastic. Really worth a visit

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south west england
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

The entry is free, and thats a great attraction for many. But you should also visit here because it is educational and very interesting. You can travel across the world room to room and the history contained within these walls is mind boggling. I loved the glass fronted table with medical notes and letters from the past, old teeth !... More

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Wellington, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

We thoroughly enjoyed this exhibition and thought it well laid out and very informative. It appeared to be presented in two parts, the first concentrating on everyday life in the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum and the second on the aftermath of the eruption. The various artefacts on display were interesting and well documented. There were audio guides for hire... More

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