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The British Museum
The British Museum in London is the perfect choice for a family day out in the capital. A celebration of different cultures from around the world, the British Museum is one of the finest museums devoted to human history in the whole world.
The British Museum Highlights:
The British Museum was founded in 1753. Based on Sir Hans Sloane's collection of curiosities, the museum has been open to the nation for well over 200 years.
Specialising in human history and cultural artefacts from all over the world, the British Museum has an enormous collection of over seven million objects.
One of the most popular and famous collections at the British Museum is its outstanding collection from Ancient Egypt. Housing some of the finest treasures from the age of the pharaohs, the exhibition is one of the must-see collections in the capital.
Currently, the museum is planning specialised exhibitions that focus upon the Aztec ruler Moctezuma, silk paintings from east India and a catalogue of prints from Mexico from 1910 to 1960.
Food & Drink
- Children's menus are available at the Gallery Cafe and the Court Cafes
- Families are also welcome to use the Ford Centre as a picnic area.
Essential Information:
Opening Times:
Open daily 10am - 5.30pm The museum is currently open late on Thursday and Friday nights, 10am - 8.30pm
Good For:
Families with Children and Pre-Teens
Facilities:
The Gallery Cafe, toilets, audio tours, refreshments, giftshop
Accessibility:
- Staff at the museum are all well trained to aid accessibility for visitors with disabilities. Though the museum's famous facade has broad steps that lead up to the entrance there are self-operable lifts on both sides of the stairs.