British Museum
Rosetta Stone, Parthenon marbles, and 8 million objects — admission free.
About
Why visit British Museum
Founded in 1753 as the first national public museum, the British Museum houses eight million objects spanning two million years of human history — from the Rosetta Stone that unlocked hieroglyphics to the Parthenon Marbles still under diplomatic debate.
Nearby
Combine with
Other guides within a short walk.
London Eye
135m Thames-side observation wheel with 360° views across Westminster and the City.
Open guideMadame Tussauds London
Marylebone's 200-year-old wax museum — Royals, Marvel heroes, Star Wars and the Spirit of London ride.
Open guideSt Paul's Cathedral
Christopher Wren's baroque masterpiece — climb 528 steps for the Whispering, Stone and Golden Galleries.
Open guideSee it with a guide
Tours & experiences
Curated picks across guided walks, skip-the-line entry and after-hours access.