10 Things to See at the British Museum
The British Museum is huge. It can be overwhelming for tourists who have no idea on what to see and where to start. With 8 million objects as collections, you can’t see them all in a day. But if you could, you’d be extremely exhausted at the end of your visit. There’s a chance that you won’t remember a thing or two if you intend to see too many objects in a short trip here. So, be like me – see only the things you’re interested to see. But, this doesn’t mean that you’ve got to be so focused on the objects you resolved to see. You’ve got to stop and see the things that capture your curiosity.
Here’s my top 10 things to see at the British Museum. This list can help you plan ahead on what to expect inside, especially if you’re on a short visit.
1. Look up and go around the Great Court
This is the largest covered public square in Europe. At the centre is the world-renowned Reading Room. Fail not to check it out.
10 Things to See at the British Museum – The Great Court.
2. Catch sight of the Rosetta Stone
Well, it’s THE Rosetta Stone, so there’s no reason not to see it.
10 Things to See at the British Museum – Rosetta Stone
3. Stare at the Elgin Marbles
These sculptures are original – and from the Parthenon in Greece.
10 Things to See at the British Museum – Elgin Marbles (London).
4. Be awed looking up the Easter Island Statue
This is incredibly huge piece of sculpture.
10 Things to See at the British Museum – Easter Island Statue (London).
5. Glare at the marvellously-carved Lewis chessmen
There are 82 pieces of chessmen. The one on the right is the Queen. They’re made of ivory.
10 Things to See at the British Museum – Lewis Chessmen (London).
6. Admire the Aztec Serpent with Two Heads
Scary but kinda interesting. Look closer and you’ll find that there are mosaics on its body. The teeth are made of shell.
The Two-headed serpent inside the British Museum in London.
7. Gawk at the Standard of Ur
See the mosaics of its four sides. They each depict a scene of their time.
The Standard of Ur inside the British Museum in London.
8. See the Inca Collections
If you haven’t been to Peru, the collections here would make you want to go!
Inside the British Museum in London.
9. Leer at the Ram in the Thicket
This hungry ram is hiding in a bush in search of food.
Ram in the Thicket – Inside the British Museum in London.
10. Take a stroll at the Egyptian Collections Hall
Your window to ancient Egyptian civilisation.
The facade of the British Museum in London.
The British Museum is a museum of human history, art and culture. Going inside will make you realise how vast the British Empire once was. Many of the collections here were from the countries where the British once invaded, conquered and ruled.
The British Museum is FREE.
Saving Tips in London
To make your trip easier, without having to worry where to go, what transport to take and without having to join the queue for the ticket, you’d better buy London Explorer or London Pass. Both can save you a lot of money and time, especially if you’re gonna be in the city for just a couple of days.
WHERE TO STAY IN LONDON
I’m sure you know that London isn’t cheap. I stayed in a reasonably-priced SoHostel in central London. It’s close to metro stops and shopping temptations are everywhere. And as the name suggests, it’s definitely in Soho area where bars and restaurants abound. It’s clean and have nice, colourful interior. The beds are good enough for me.
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