Bedsearcher's Guide to The British Museum

The British Museum

The British Museum is based in London and displays a vast array of goods. The initial collection was bequeathed by Sir Hans Sloane, a Chelsea doctor in 1753 and it became a magnet for all the loot being amassed by the British Empire through the nineteenth century. In the 1880s the natural history collections were transferred to South Kensington. Key Exhibits include the Rosetta Stone, the Lindisfarne Gospels, Egyptian Hall, the Tomb of Payava, the Elgin Marbles & the Sutton Hoo treasure (British Museum). The Magna Carta (British Library). The British Museum is one of the world's finest museums.

Hotels near The British Museum

There are many hotels near The British Museum which can be booked online through Bedsearcher. The The British Museum hotels vary in price and quality, ranging from unrated but still pleasant budget The British Museum UK hotels to five star luxury The British Museum UK hotels. The British Museum hotels leave you excellently placed for a day at The British Museum and where you can really explore the area. The British Museum UK hotels can be found often within walking distance of The British Museum and hotels a little further away from The British Museum are ideal as a base for touring the entire area. Many The British Museums hotels offer parking and a range of other facilities, including many The British Museum hotels with leisure facilities, ensuite rooms, babysitting services and restaurants. There are many cheap and expensive hotels near The British Museum and these are ideal for a relaxing retreat or an overnight stay before or after visiting The British Museum. Booking in advance is advisable in many The British Museum UK hotels as they are very popular due to their proximity to The British Museum although some hotels near The British Museum will have spaces if you're visiting during the quiet season. There are many hotels near The British Museum and many of these can be booked directly through Bedsearcher.

How to get to The British Museum

The British Museum is within easy walking distance of the following Underground stations: Holborn, Tottenham Court Road, and Russell Square.

Opening Times

The British Museum is open from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm and from 12noon to 6pm on Sundays.

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