The British Museum

The British Museum is home to some of the world’s most famous historic artefacts including Rosetta Stone, Parthenon Sculptures and Egyptian mummies. The museum’s collection spans over two million years of history and is visited over six million times a year.

Top tip: Look on The British Museum website ahead of your visit and try and catch one of the lectures or demonstrations held at the museum.

Fun fact: The British Museum was founded and opened to the public in 1759.