World-famous museum of human history with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon Marbles and Egyptian mummies. Free entry.
Nearest Tube
Tottenham Court Road or Holborn
Visit duration
2–4 hours
Best time
Late opening on Fridays is much quieter.
Why visit
8 million objects spanning two million years of human culture.
Practical tips
- 01Free entry — donations welcome.
- 02Pick 2–3 galleries; trying to see everything is impossible.
- 03Free guided tours leave from the Great Court.