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If you wanted to thoroughly explore the British Museum, it would take months, if not years. Over seven millions objects from all over the world are housed in this impressive museum of human history and culture (many of the artifacts are stored underneath the museum due to lack of space). Founded in 1753, displays ranging from prehistoric to modern times were primarily based on the collections of physician and scientist, Sir Hans Sloane. Notable objects include the Parthenon Sculptures (also sometimes called the Elgin Marbles), the Rosetta Stone, the Sutton Hoo and Mildenhall treasures, and the Portland Vase. The hieroglyphics and classical sculptures are instantly recognisable and world famous. The museum's collection of ancient Egyptian mummies is world famous and The Michael Cohen Gallery in this section includes a special tomb-chapel room dedicated to the life Negamun, a wealthy Egyptian who died around 1350 BC. This Egyptian gallery was one of four to open in 2008-09 including spaces dedicated to Clocks and Watches, Medieval Europe, and the Percival David Collection of Chinese Art, part of the Sir Joseph Hotung Centre for Ceramic Studies. The crowning glory of the museum its central hub, the glass domed Great Court designed by Lord Norman Foster - the largest covered public square in Europe.British Museum events
Scientific Insight Into The Origins Of Two Crystal Skulls: Talk
event Wednesday 15th February 2012TIMES 1.15pm PRICING Free
Margaret Sax discusses where the objects came from.
Hajj: Journey to the Heart of IslamHajj: Journey to the Heart of IslamOne of the five pillars of Islam central to Muslim belief, Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime if they are able. This major exhibition in the British Museum's reading room charts the history of this deeply personal journey. Through its display of beautiful textiles, maps, manuscripts and perso15th February 2012Sunday 15th April 2012
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PRICING £12 (Adults), Free (Children Under 16 & Members)
One of the five pillars of Islam central to Muslim belief, Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime if they are able. This major exhibition in the British Museum's reading room charts the history of this deeply personal journey. Through its display of beautiful textiles, maps, manuscripts and perso... More about this event
Mine to MedalsMine to MedalsFor some this British Museum exhibition may be as close as they'll get to an Olympic gold medal - despite their best endeavours. Mine to Medals: the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games medals shows the discs designed by British artist David Watkins that will be earned, through sweat and years of hard training, by the winning atheletes in the 215th February 2012Sunday 9th September 2012
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For some this British Museum exhibition may be as close as they'll get to an Olympic gold medal - despite their best endeavours. Mine to Medals: the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games medals shows the discs designed by British artist David Watkins that will be earned, through sweat and years of hard training, by the winning atheletes in the 2... More about this event
2012 Olympic Medals: Talk
event Thursday 16th February 2012TIMES 1.15pm PRICING Free
Philip Atwood discusses the subject.
Court Life In Imperial China: Talk
event Friday 17th February 2012TIMES 1.15pm PRICING Free
Iside Carbone discusses the courtiers' daily life.
The Transformation Of The Mycenaean World: Lecture
event Friday 17th February 2012TIMES 6.30pm PRICING Free
Professor Sigrid Deger-Jalkotzy discusses the fall of the palaces.
Lawrence Of Arabia
event Running from Friday 17th February 2012 until Thursday 23rd February 2012TIMES Friday 17th February 2012 - 6.30pm PRICING general admission Free
Sweeping historical epic recounting an adventurer's extraordinary life in flashback after his accidental death.
Passport To The Afterlife
event Saturday 18th February 2012TIMES 11.30am-3.30pm PRICING Free
Follow a trail about the ancient Egyptian Book Of The Dead.
Hajj: Curator's Introduction: Lecture
event Saturday 18th February 2012TIMES 1.15pm PRICING Free
Venetia Porter and Qaisra Khan discuss the Hajj: Journey To The Heart Of Islam exhibition.
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2-5 Montague Street, WC1B | 2 minutes from British Museum
The Grange White Hall Hotel is uniquely located in a quieter part of London's busy West End area, overlooking the world famous British Museum. With its ...More
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7 Montague Street, WC1B | 2 minutes from British Museum
An impressive looking 18th century townhouse, the Grange Blooms Hotel is located in the heart of London's trendy Bloomsbury area, adjacent to the British Museum. Just ...More
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Great Russell Street, WC1B | 2 minutes from British Museum
Conforming to the Radisson brand of mixing designer décor with designer locations, the Edwardian Kenilworth has everything you’d expect from this established chain. 50 metres from ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
35 Little Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 2 minutes from British Museum
Combining art with humour, this addition to London's museum-cum-gallery scene is refreshingly vibrant. From political cartoons of Thatcher, Brown, Bush and Blair to rare originals on ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
13 Lincoln's Inn Fields, Holborn, London WC2A | 9 minutes from British Museum
An appealingly higgledy-piggledy treasure trove of artefacts, the extraordinary Sir John Soane's Museum elegantly located on Lincoln's Inn Fields is well worth an exploratory rummage. Lurking ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
40 Brunswick Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 11 minutes from British Museum
The Foundling Museum is one of London's real hidden treasures. Originally established in 1739 as a hospital which looked after abandoned children, the museum now tells ...More
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
26 Store Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 5 minutes from British Museum
Open to the public as well as construction professionals, The Building Centre houses a permanent exhibition of a 1:1500 scale model of Central London. Current major ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
20 Hanway Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 7 minutes from British Museum
This Soho gallery is owned by John Marchant, friend and supporter of Antony Hegarty - of Antony and the Johnsons fame. It was here that the ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
135 Flitcroft Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 7 minutes from British Museum
Elms Lesters Painting Rooms are housed in an extraordinary space, purpose built as a painting studio in 1904. Since 1984 the gallery has been specialising in ...More
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Sir John Soane's Museum, 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields, WC2A | 9 minutes from British Museum
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Riflemaker Gallery, 79 Beak Street, W1F | 14 minutes from British Museum
Contemporary portrait paintings exploring the artist's pre-occupation with the smile motif....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 1pm-1.15pm
National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, WC2N | 16 minutes from British Museum
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
210 Shaftesbury Avenue, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 4 minutes from British Museum
A large and appealingly shabby Edwardian theatre which has produced almost a century of successful popular theatre and musicals. The most notorious of these was probably ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
268 Tottenham Court Road, Bloomsbury, London W1T | 4 minutes from British Museum
Huge, but now slightly shabby, theatre which plays host to big, rocking musicals. The Dominion has a huge stage and hundreds of seats - on a ...More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
30 Colonnade, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 7 minutes from British Museum
As the name suggests, The Horse Hospital wasn't always the modern arts venue it is today. Once home to sick and injured horses - many references ...More
London > Shopping > Books
14 Bury Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 2 minutes from British Museum
Opened in May 2003, with Alan Bennett cutting the ribbon, the London Review Bookshop is a welcome addition to the city's dwindling ranks of independent bookshops. ...More
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2 Pied Bull Yard, off Bury Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 2 minutes from British Museum
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London > Restaurants > International restaurants
Montague Hotel, 15 Montague Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 2 minutes from British Museum
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47 Museum Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 2 minutes from British Museum
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
14-16 Bury Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 2 minutes from British Museum
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London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 3 minutes from British Museum
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
42 Queen Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 6 minutes from British Museum
Wide selection of courses, but particularly emphasises new age, self-empowerment and humanities subjects....More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Southampton Row, Holborn, London WC1B | 6 minutes from British Museum
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London > Leisure > Activities
Victoria House, Bloomsbury Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 4 minutes from British Museum
This fun bowling alley and restaurant is a great place for a gang of you to spend a memorable night out trying to out-do each other. ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
21 Stacey Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 7 minutes from British Museum
In the shadow of both Centrepoint and St Giles-in-the-Fields Church, hidden from most tourists and residents alike, lies this beautiful West End garden. Originally a car ...More
London > Leisure > Activities
U of L Pool, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 8 minutes from British Museum
Swimming lessons for children and aquaphobic adults. This is one of the more popular swimming schools in London, and one of the most long-running, with over ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
1 Queen's Square, Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 6 minutes from British Museum
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1 Percy Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 8 minutes from British Museum
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36 Drury Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 8 minutes from British Museum
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Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | At British Museum
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