Book TourThe Museum has over one hundred galleries open to the public occupying 2 miles of exhibition space and covering all areas of human culture. There are departments of Africa, Oceania and Americas, Asia, Britain, Europe and Prehistory and Coins and Medals. In addition to these and other departments the British Museum has some areas of specialism including the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities outside of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
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Located in London’s Bloomsbury, the British Museum is the UK’s most popular attraction with visitor numbers in excess of 6 million every year. It is also one of the top museums in the world. The museum contains over 8 million works, with the collection spanning human culture from prehistory to the present day. It was established in the 18th century from the private collection of Sir Hans Sloane. As a result of bequests, purchases and British colonisation the collection grew and in the 19th century it was rehoused.
Architecture
The current building was designed and built by Sir Robert Smirke in the 1820s. Created in the popular Greek Revival style, the building resembles the Greek temple of Athena Polias at Priene in modern-day Turkey.
The facade is made up of 44 columns in the ionic order and the pediment above the main entrance is decorated with statutes depicting The Progress of Civilisation. The original central reading room courtyard was remodelled in 2005. The 2 acre Great Court area was enclosed by a magnificent tessellating glass roof designed by the British architectural firm Foster and Partners.
Living in squares, moving in circles and loving in triangles - a literary tour of Bloomsbury
Unravel Bloomsbury's secrets! Stroll through charming squares, hear echoes of Woolf & Dickens, and witness where groundbreaking minds like Keynes reshaped the world. This literary & historical tour whisks you through a vibrant past, alive in every cobblestone & townhouse.
Walking Tour
Skip the Tilbury logistics and explore London on foot with veteran Cabbie Lee and Guide Shane. Your private Black Cab handles the luggage drop-off before launching your customisable walking tour of icons like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Borough Market—with the cab always on hand whenever you need a rest. Book your stress-free, door-to-door London experience today!
Transfer Tour
Streamline your arrival with this private Greenwich Transfer & Customisable London Walking Tour. Drop your bags at your hotel via Black Cab, then explore on foot with an expert guide and a dedicated vehicle on hand for total flexibility. Customise your route to see icons like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Borough Market before a seamless return drop-off.
Transfer Tour
Trade the cruise ship for a private black cab and conquer London like a local! Custom-built around your schedule, this exclusive tour with veteran cabbie Lee Cooper takes you straight to icons like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Borough Market with zero hassle. Book your ultimate London shore excursion today!
Shore Excursion
Maximise your London port stop with a customisable walking tour backed by the comfort of your own private Black Cab. Led by veteran cabbie Lee Cooper and Westminster Guide Shane Healy, you’ll explore icons like Big Ben on foot, with the cab staying on hand nearby whenever you need a rest or a quick lift. Seamless, stress-free, and tailored to your schedule from Greenwich Terminal.
Shore Excursion
Unravel Bloomsbury's secrets! Stroll through charming squares, hear echoes of Woolf & Dickens, and witness where groundbreaking minds like Keynes reshaped the world. This literary & historical tour whisks you through a vibrant past, alive in every cobblestone & townhouse.
Walking Tour
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Tilbury Hotel Transfer: London Highlights Customisable Walking Tour with Black Cab TransportationSkip the Tilbury logistics and explore London on foot with veteran Cabbie Lee and Guide Shane. Your private Black Cab handles the luggage drop-off before launching your customisable walking tour of icons like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Borough Market—with the cab always on hand whenever you need a rest. Book your stress-free, door-to-door London experience today!
Transfer Tour
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Greenwich Hotel Transfer: London Highlights Customisable Walking Tour with Black Cab TransportationStreamline your arrival with this private Greenwich Transfer & Customisable London Walking Tour. Drop your bags at your hotel via Black Cab, then explore on foot with an expert guide and a dedicated vehicle on hand for total flexibility. Customise your route to see icons like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Borough Market before a seamless return drop-off.
Transfer Tour
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Tilbury Shore Excursion: London Highlights Customisable Walking Tour with Black Cab TransportationTrade the cruise ship for a private black cab and conquer London like a local! Custom-built around your schedule, this exclusive tour with veteran cabbie Lee Cooper takes you straight to icons like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Borough Market with zero hassle. Book your ultimate London shore excursion today!
Shore Excursion
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Greenwich Shore Excursion: London Highlights Customisable Walking Tour with Black Cab TransportationMaximise your London port stop with a customisable walking tour backed by the comfort of your own private Black Cab. Led by veteran cabbie Lee Cooper and Westminster Guide Shane Healy, you’ll explore icons like Big Ben on foot, with the cab staying on hand nearby whenever you need a rest or a quick lift. Seamless, stress-free, and tailored to your schedule from Greenwich Terminal.
Shore Excursion
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