About 15 years ago, I went on a tour of London that didn't include the British Museum so, having had a lifelong fascination with the Rosetta Stone and knowing it was there, I took a break from the organized tour and walked to the museum on my own. I floated back on Cloud 9, however. The day I went, and... more

I'm a history fan and this museum is not going to be of much interest to those who are not fans of history. So...take my review for what it's worth as a novice history fan. Toured in September, 2008. The British Museum is a FREE museum and also open into the evening on Thursdays and Fridays. Located within a few... more

It really depends on whether you have an interest in History or not. If you don't then it is a dull place, but if you do then it is a treasure trove of interesting things to see. I joined onto a group of Jehovah's witnesses who were having a tour of things of Bible interest and I must say it... more

There are at least two different types of museum people: - The sort that read every card and truly delve into the mysteries of the past. They ask deep questions and want to know history - The sort that prefer to proceed quickly through and "see" everything, reading the cards for things that interest them, skipping entire rooms if the... more

I loved this museum! The Egyptian part is in my opinion the best exhibit because they have real mummies to look at. Beware however that this museum is very very large and has many things to look at! You will be tired afterwards. I spend 2 hours and became overwhelmed and left so I missed many things that I hope... more

Absolutely marvelous stuff taken from places all over the world. My young daughter was underwhelmed. What was overwhelming was the crush of people present on the day of my visit, the crowds around the rosetta stone and all of the crying, screaming children who would rather have been someplace else. Guidebooks and your aunties will tell you that you HAVE... more

Wow! What a great museum! I think that there are more things to see here than a person could get through in a week. My family loved this Keep in mind that my family consists of 2 parents, and 3 children (2 teens and a 7-year-old), and you have to be impressed that this mueum could hold all of our... more

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