The British acquired a lot of 'loot' in the 1700-1800s and this collection of neat historic items is amazing. My son who is in 10th grade was a bit frustrated by not being able to understand where the exhibits fit in history -- he kept asking things like "were the Mesopotamians alive at the same time as the Egyptians?" and... More

Go early and plan on spending at least a day to scratch the surface of the contents of the museum. It simply is mind blowing. Elgin Marbles, the Rosetta Stone and so much musch more. What's more the cost is nada, zilch, zero. This was the first place my wife and visited on our first London visit.....even prior to her... More

In the heart of London and if nothing else, just worth going to contemplate the new roof! The exhibits I have seen have always been of the finest quality. A must item in a short or any London visit. Worth becoming a friend if you plan to go there regularly. Tale your time... More

The British Museum is an adventure all by itself. What a cheap way to see the wonders of the world. It is a great family outing and educational. Don't try to see it all in a few hours (not possible). We have been numerous times and still have not seen it all. There is something for everyone. More

It was great to learn a little more of the history of UK and other countries. More

The British conquered and/or plundered nearly all the world, and their greatest treasures reside at the British Museum. Plan a day here and you will not be disappointed. AND, the admission is free, although they admittedly ask for donations. More

My wife and I have visited many of the world's great museums. Of all of them, the British Museum, open most of days the year, is absolutely free of charge to enter, unlike most of the others, is by orders of magnitude the best. And of all the exhibits, the Elgin Marbles are the centre piece, that wonderfully presented selection... More

I really liked seeing things which I had seen in photographs. There were some amazing items and the museum would be somewhere most children as well as adults would find interesting. There are mummified cats and crocodiles as well as bodies, caskets and accompanying artifacts the Egyptians took with them for the afterlife! Some of the very large statues are... More

Years since I visited, this reminded me how a museum can show an enormous range and inform you of their history More