British Museum Museums
A series of collections which trace the story of Britain from prehistory to the present day, including fine collections covering the prehistoric period, the Bronze and Iron Ages. Highlights include a section of the Sweet Track, the oldest of the prehistoric trackways in Britain, and the body of Lindow Man, which has been preserved in a peat bog since the mid-1st century AD.
Extensive collections from historic and contemporary societies of around the world, including Africa, and Egypt after the ancient period, contemporary artefacts from North, Central and South America, extensive Asian collections from the earliest civilisations, and Greek objects including bronze-age figure carvings from the Cyclades, sculptures from the Parthenon, the Nereid Monument from Xanthos and scultpures from the mausoleum at Hilikarnassos.
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AddressGreat Russell Street, London, Greater London, WC1B 3DG
Opening times10am - 5.30pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeMuseums
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Gresham Hotel Bloomsbury
In historic Bloomsbury, next to the British Museum and just 500 metres from Tottenham Court Road London Underground station, the hotel offers basic budget accommodation at great-value rates..
Ruskin Hotel - B&B
The Ruskin Hotel is located next to the British Museum and London University. Close to Russell Square and Holborn underground stations, it offers easy access to Waterloo, Euston, and St Pancras stations..
Grange Blooms Hotel
In the heart of Bloomsbury, this charming 18th-century town house is next to the British Museum. Russell Square Underground Station is a 5-minute walk from the building. Grange Blooms is situated 15 minutes walk from Covent Garden.
SoHo Studio
Located in London, SoHo Studio offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi. The property features views of the city and is 200 metres from British Museum. An oven and a toaster can be found in the kitchen.
Radisson Blu Edwardian, Bloomsbury
Just 100m from the British Museum, 4-star Radisson Blu Edwardian, Bloomsbury Street offers a modern gym, restaurant and free Wi-Fi. Tottenham Court Road Tube station is within 5 minutes walk..
Radisson Blu Edwardian, Kenilworth
This luxury 4-star hotel is just 50 metres from the British Museum and a 5-minute walk from lively Oxford Street. Radisson Blu Edwardian, Kenilworth features a fitness suite and stylish rooms with free WiFi..
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