About British Museum

About British Museum

Founded in 1753 by Act of Parliament, from the collections of Sir Hans Sloane, the British Museum is one of the great museums of the world, showing the works of man from prehistoric to modern times with collections drawn from the whole world. Famous objects include the Rosetta Stone, sculptures from the Parthenon, the Sutton Hoo and Mildenhall treasures and the Portland Vase. There is also a programme of special exhibitions and daily gallery tours, talks and guided tours.

British Museum Facilities

Opening Times	Open daily 10.00 - 17.30. Selected galleries are open late on Thursdays and Fridays until 20.30.
Payment Facilities	Free entry

British Museum Address

Address:	British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG
Telephone:	+44 (0)20 7323 8000
Email:	information@britishmuseum.org
Website:	http://www.britishmuseum.org