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The World’s 100 Best Museums

British Museum

London, United Kingdom

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST MUSEUMS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 91 2026
British Museum

A large free museum in London holding artefacts from civilisations across the world, from Egypt and Mesopotamia to Greece and Rome. Its Great Court sits under a glass roof, and its galleries draw heavy crowds, especially around the Rosetta Stone.

Highlights

  • Rosetta Stone
  • Parthenon sculptures
  • Great Court glass roof

Good to know

  • Free entry; advance online booking advised
  • Allow at least 3-4 hours
  • No air conditioning; hot in summer

Also in the United Kingdom

  1. National Museum of Scotland N° 47 National Museum of Scotland Edinburgh History museum
  2. Victoria and Albert Museum N° 56 Victoria and Albert Museum London Art museum
  3. National Gallery N° 60 National Gallery London Art museum