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Museums
The British
Museum, Bloomsbury
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The initial collection was bequeathed
by the original Sloane Ranger, Sir Hans Sloane, a wealthy Chelsea
doctor in 1753. |
It became a magnet for all the
loot being amassed by the British Empire through the 19th century.
In the 1880s the natural history collections were transferred
to South Kensington . It still houses the British Library where
Marx plotted capitalism's downfall (Although this will soon transfer
to St.Pancras). It transfered in 1997 - and is open to the public.
Key Exhibits include the Egyptian Hall, the Tomb
of Payava, the Elgin Marbles & the Sutton Hoo
treasure (British Museum). The Magna Carta
(British Library).
Museum opening hours:
Sat - Wed 10:00-17:30, Thur - Fri 10.00 -20.30 .
Great Court opening hours:
Monday 9.00 - 18.00, Tues & Wed 9.00 - 9.00pm,
Thur & Friday 9.00 -11.00pm Saturday 9.00 - 9.00pm
Guided tours available £6. Admission FREE.
Nearest Tube: Tottenham Court Road & Russell Square
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