The British Museum is a public Museum which is located in the Bloomsbury area of London. It is one of the largest museums in the world and is also one of the most visited museums in the world. The Museum was established in 1753 and was open for the public in 1759.

Things you need to know about the British Museum.

The British Museum is known for its artefacts which are both modern and ancient. Some of the key highlights of the British Museum are Egyptian mummies, the Rosetta Stone and parthenon’s cultures.

The history of the British Museum dates back to more than 200 years ago. It was founded in 1753 and was the first national Museum to cover all fields of human knowledge and was open to visitors from across the world. Initially there were tickets to see the museum’s collections during limited visiting hours but gradually the regulations were changed and opening hours were extended and it became accessible to all.

British Museum India section

Do you know that most of the artefacts in the British Museum are stolen ?

Among the many artefacts, some of the most popular Indian artefacts are Hindu, Jain and Buddhist Indian artefacts. There are also Kohinoor Diamond, Ramayana and Mahabharata scrolls ,Mughal miniatures ,Tipu sultan’s artefacts and Mughal artefacts.

But the one that stands out is Amravati Marbles  which is the series of 120 sculptures and inscriptions in the British Museum from the Amaravati Stupa in Amaravathi,Guntur .

It consists of over 120 different pieces and is made from a limestone called Palnad marble.

Most of the figurative sculptures are in relief and are illustrating stories from the Jataka tales.

Is the Museum free?

Good news! The British Museum is absolutely free to visit and everyone can visit it without a ticket regardless of their nationality. Although there are no tickets for the British Museum, it is always recommended to book time entry tickets in advance so that one can see the British Museum without any difficulty.

How to book tickets?

 British museum which is also known as London museum , its tickets can be booked from the official website of the British Museum. Since the British Museum is visited everyday by a large number of tourists, it is always recommended to book it in advance. One can also  collect an online British Museum map or you can also collect it from the entrance of the British Museum.

How long does it take to explore the British Museum?

The British museum’s collection is vast and there are multiple departments in the British Museum. Some of the famous departments are department of Egyptian Sudan department of Greece and Rome and department of Indian artefacts. To see the main highlights of the British Museum, it is recommended to book a guided tour of the museum. It can easily take 6 to 7 hours to see all the artefacts in the museum.

Where is the British Museum and how to get there?

The British Museum is in Bloomsbury which is in Central London. There are 4 London tube stations.  Holborn, Tottenham Court Road, Russell Square and Goodge Street  are all located within a short distance of the British Museum. There are also several bus routes available and route 14 bus stops directly outside the British Museum.

What is the opening and closing time of the British Museum and when it is opened ?

The opening time of the British Museum is 10 A. M. And it closes at 5: 00 P.M and is open 7 days a week.

FAQ – The British Museum