British Museum

British Museum

The British Museum in London, in the United Kingdom is considered one of the greatest museums in the world of human culture and history. With a permanent collection of works by about eight million, is among the best, most complete and largest museums of existence.

from the British Museum in 1753 was established based on the collections of the scientist Sir Hans Sloane and opened to the public in 1759. The Museum houses many important works such as the Rosetta Stone and the Elgin Marbles.

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