I visited the British Museum in July 2008. I happened to go on a very rainy day in early July and the place was jammed with tourists and school children. The museum is so large that seeing everything in one day is impossible. I spent several hours and only saw a few exhibits. Best suggestion is to get a map,... more

I went to the British Museum and wasn't that impressed, but that's not to say you won't, its just my opinion. A must see is the Rosetta Stone. The crowds by it are very large, but wait your turn and you can get close to it. The museum also has a bunch of mummies, tombs, etc. that you should go... more

"To the victor go the spoils." This phrase comes to mind when looking at the vast and amazing collections at this museum. While enjoying the priviledge of viewing so many historic icons, one can't help but wonder if perhaps there are some lingering animosities around the globe over the opulent foreign treasures stored here. That said, it really is awesome... more

I have been to the British Museum many times, but this time (April,2008), I took the highlights tour at 10:30 on a Sunday morning. It was a real eye-opener, and an excellent way of spending an hour and a half exploring the museum with a knowledgeable guide. I booked online for STG. 8 (which I thought was very reasonable), and... more

It's hard to argue against this being the top attraction in London. It's literally a library of the world's civilizations. While displays could be nicer, organization better, this improved or that, there's no escaping the fact that the collection is incredible. Almost all historic sites that I've visited somehow complain that a treasure is in the British Museum. Disregarding the... more

You need an entire day to get an idea (just an idea, mind you...you need more than a day to fully grasp it) of the magnificence of the British Museum and the history within its walls. I only spent a few hours, yet I remember each gallery I passed through. When you get to the Great Court, take a few... more

As a avid museum goer I would rate British Museum as big or huge (albeit with nice architecture) You can spend a lot of time at the BM and YOU will become hungry or pekish and you have many choices I will give you two tips for how you should spend your quids in that case. 1) On the inside... more

This is one of the great museums of the world - a must see if just for the Rosetta Stone and the Elgin Marbles. You enter through the very impressive Great Court and the scene is set to be overwhelmed by the treasures contained in this museum. My first time there I was lucky enough to be invited on a... more

I did not find the British Museum the most exciting. I had a visit the first time I visited London years ago and a few weeks ago took a friend back to see it. Still the same. I was not impressed and neither were they. I found the museum to be a bit dark and boring and full of "if... more