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December 9, 2011 by texasonthames

The British Museum sat on my London bucket list for a long time. Luckily, it was on Sarah and Temi’s list too when they came to visit from Texas.

Walking up to the front doors I felt a tingle of excitement. Once inside I was blown away by the Great Court.

The Great Court

Other highlights included the section on ancient Greece, complete with opulent drinking cups depicting engagement in naughty lustful activities, Hokusai’s colour woodblock print, The Great Wave, which is on display until 8 January, and the Rosetta Stone.

The Rosetta Stone

This is one tourist attraction I won’t mind returning to, unlike the Changing of the Guard which I refuse to accompany any more visitors too. I’ll give you guys a map to that one and you can go on your own. 😉

The British Museum

The British Museum is free and open daily 10.00–17.30, Friday until 20.30.

Posted in Architecture, Art, British Experience, British History, British Museum, Exhibition, Museums | Tagged Architecture, Art, British history, British Museum, exhibition, Hokusai, london, Museum, relics, Rosetta Stone, The Great Court, The Great Wave | 2 Comments

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on December 9, 2011 at 4:30 pm | Reply mujerboricua

I love this museum. I can’t tell you how many times I have gone and found something new to learn about. It’s crazy. Another crazy big museum, the V&A. Love it too. If you haven’t been, go! Especially to the cafeteria. It’s beautiful.
on December 9, 2011 at 6:14 pm | Reply Kavey

I love the British Museum, as much for the building itself, especially the Great Court, which I think is a stonking modern addition, as for its fabulous exhibits…

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