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British Museum

Visitors wanting to catch a glimpse of artifacts dating from prehistoric times to the present day under one roof must visit the British Museum. The museum, founded in 1753, is the oldest museum in the world. It displays antiquities from all over the world and is one of London's most popular attractions. Its neo-classical building and roomy interior was designed by Robert Smirke.

This museum houses the biggest collection of treasures, spanning 2 million years of world history and civilization. The museum is divided into three floors: ground, lower and upper.. There are over 90 galleries (covering 2.5 miles), divided into specialized sections.

The ground floor contains the exhibits on the Americas, Middle East, Asia, Acient Egypt and Ancient Greece & Rome. The lower floor houses artifacts from Africa and Ancient Greece & Rome. While the main floor has special exhibitions on treasures from Americas, Ancient Near East, Asia, Egypt, Enlightenment Greece and Rome, Living and dying. On the upper floor you can discover exhibitions on the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece & Rome and more.

Other top London attractions nearby include Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery. The Thistle Euston is located at Cardington Street, and is the nearest luxury hotel.

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Admission is free for everyone, however, certain special exhibitions may charge entrance.

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7323 8000 

Tube Stations: Tottenham Court Rd, Goodge Street, Russell Square, Holborn

URL: http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk