British Museum

The British Museum is London’s most visited attraction, and is the largest and most comprehensive collection of artefacts from all continents in existence.

Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, Roman, European and Middle Eastern cultures are represented, over 3 floors and four wings.

The central quadrangle now has a glass and steel roof, making it Europe’s largest covered public square, and creating more display space.

Highlights include the Rosetta Stone - the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics, the controversial Elgin Marbles, that once formed part of the Parthenon in Athens, the Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon burial ship, the display of Egyptian Mummies, and the History of the World in 100 Objects exhibition.