MY TRIP TO THE BRITISH MUSEUM, LONDON, UK

Stuffed with the best on offer from around the world either stolen or acquired, the British Museum, London, UK is one of the most fascinating museums I have ever visited. Set in a beautiful Georgian stone building, showcasing spectacular displays from across the globe including places such as China, America and Egypt. Most of the exhibits come from places many of us would love to see but haven’t as of yet, which is why I think it holds so much mystery and intrigue.

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you click a link and make a purchase from my blog. While clicking these links won’t cost you anything, they will help me to keep The Travel Vine up and running! Click here to read my full disclosure policy. Thanks so much!

You first enter the museum through an impressive entrance lined with Greek-inspired columns and coffered ceilings, then opens out into a glass-roofed reception area flooded with light.

I only had around an hour to look around the museum and as I am a massive fan of all things Egyptian, of course I headed straight over to this section first and all I can say is wow! Just wow! The British Museum has such an amazing Egyptian collection that you

could spend hours just in this area alone. There is an impressive statue of Amenhotep III dating back to around 1350 BC, which came from a large temple in the ancient Egyptian capital of Thebes, as well as many other artifacts and statues all displayed in chronological order.

One item not to be missed is the infamous Rosetta stone. On display is the only surviving piece of what was once a large rock inscription, which helps to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics. There will be throngs of people around the stone due to how famous it is, but don’t let this put you off as it is a must-see when visiting the museum. It was stolen many years ago by the British, and on numerous occasions, the Egyptians have asked for it to be returned to where it belongs. But the UK Government isn’t interested in giving it back. What? Admit they are in the wrong? Never!

There is also a fantastic Assyrian section. The British Museum holds one of the largest collections from this era outside of Iraq. One display that caught my attention was of a battle scene carved in stone featuring soldiers and lions fighting their enemies. The description says that the artist was forced to re-carve the lion’s tails again, as they had been made far too long! I thought this was especially funny and very pedantic. See what you think, but in my opinion, I thought the tails were fine!

The plan next was to visit the rest of this fabulous museum, but as usual, I was kidding myself thinking I could see everything in an hour, so that is all I have seen so far. I later found out that they run a ‘Round the World in 90 Minutes’ tour, which will show you the different highlights in each section and the best pieces the museum has to offer. If you are short of time, I would definitely consider this as an option. For me, it’s the perfect excuse to go back someday and take my time so I can see everything… or maybe I will just take the tour too!

Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3DG | Book a guided tour here >>>>> www.getyourguide.co.uk | www.britishmuseum.org

Like what you read today? Why not hit the Subscribe button below and sign up to be notified when I post new content?

First Name

Email address:

Leave this field empty if you're human:

Are you planning a trip to London in the future? When are you planning on visiting? Leave me a comment below. You might also be interest in my other blog post Best Things to do in London [>>>>> Full Post Click Here <<<<<]