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❤️❤️❤️Recommended Reasons: ▪️ The British Museum is located in Russell Square, London, UK. The museum was established in 1753 and officially opened to the public in 1759. It is the largest and oldest comprehensive museum in the world. ▪️ The British Museum is one of the world's four most famous museums. The museum's collection includes a vast array of historical artifacts and art treasures from around the world. With its richness and variety of collections, it is considered the best in the world. ▪️ The museum houses over eight million treasures, but due to insufficient exhibition space and other reasons, to this day, 99% of the collections are still scattered and stored in numerous warehouses, not open to the public. The collections mainly consist of precious artifacts brought to London during the 18th and 19th centuries when Britain expanded overseas and engaged in cultural plundering of other nations. ▪️ The Egyptian Museum is the largest gallery within, representing the high civilization of ancient Egypt. There are also numerous artifacts from ancient Greece, Rome, and China on display, representing the splendid culture and history of ancient Greece, Rome, and ancient China. Additionally, there are galleries for the Americas, Africa, and more, with the British Museum covering nearly the entire history of human civilization. ▪️ Due to time constraints, we only visited the ancient Egyptian, Roman, and Chinese museums. The Rosetta Stone of ancient Egypt is the treasure of the British Museum, attracting a large number of viewers. The ancient Egyptian mummies are also a popular attraction, along with stone carvings, marble sculptures, masks, vessels, jewelry, and more. ▪️ Entering the Chinese Museum gallery, one is dazzled by the array of Chinese murals, ceramics, gold artifacts, jades, and other cultural relics. The British Museum has a collection of 23,000 Chinese artifacts, of which only over 2,000 are currently on display... May the world be peaceful and serene, and may the displaced Chinese cultural relics one day return to the embrace of their motherland!
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Posted: Apr 8, 2024
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Currently in chilly London and if you’re an art lover, this city absolutely pops this season! 🥶🎨 From legendary galleries to shopping streets packed with lights, London’s culture scene is in full swing even as the temps drop. Bundle up — these spots are worth braving the cold! Must-See Places in London: 1. The National Gallery (Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN) – Open daily 10:00-18:00 (Fridays till 21:00). Dive into masterpieces by Monet and da Vinci; the gallery’s vibe is unbeatable, especially as the crowds thin when it gets cold. 2. The British Museum (Great Russell St, WC1B 3DG) – Open Mon-Thurs & weekends 10:00-17:00, Fridays till 20:30. Ancient artifacts galore — don’t miss the Rosetta Stone! Get there early to avoid the winter queues. 3. National Portrait Gallery (St. Martin’s Pl, WC2H 0HE) – Open Mon-Thurs/Sun 10:30-18:00; Fri-Sat till 21:00. The faces of British history up close; perfect indoor escape from the chilly air. 4. Regent Street – Open 24/7, this iconic street lights up at night. Stroll for holiday window displays and seasonal feels (plus, great shops for warming up!). Pro tip: Dress in layers — it gets cold quick! All the museums are free to enter, so you can hop from one to the next without worrying about your budget. Take the Tube for fast connections; all spots are in Zone 1, and Oyster cards save cash. Fuel up at Café in the Crypt (St. Martin-in-the-Fields) or snag hot chocolate at any Costa on Regent Street 👌. London weather is unpredictable, so pack a compact umbrella. #LondonArt #MuseumHopping #WinterInLondon #TravelTips #tripdotcom

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