Where: Great Russell Street, NW1
What: Originally founded in 1753 from several private collections, it rapidly became the finest Museum in existence. Its unrivalled collections are comprised in the departments of coins and medals, Egyptian antiquities, Western Asiatic antiquities, Greek and Roman antiquities (including the famous Elgin Marbles), British and Medieval antiquities and Oriental antiquities.
Nearest underground station: Holborn
Opening times: Weekdays 10 am. to 5 p.m: Sun. 2.30 to 6 p.m. Closed: Christmas Eve and Day. Boxing Day and Good Friday. New Year’s Day.
Admission: Free. Free lectures on certain days.

Website: thebritishmuseum.ac.uk