Exploring the British Museum in London

The historical and cultural offerings of the British Museum in London run deep and wide, making it one of the most compelling destinations for those interested in delving into world history. Founded in 1753, this remarkable museum offers visitors a wealth of artifacts, from ancient pieces crafted by Egyptian and Greek sculptors to Buddhist sculptures from India and China, not to mention an impressive hoard of Roman coins. No matter where your interests may lie, a visit to the British Museum is sure to open your eyes to facts about our world past and present you were unaware of. Visiting this vast museum is truly an unparalleled journey through history!

What To See at the British Museum

The British Museum is a veritable treasure trove of ancient artifacts and cultural works from around the world. It is divided into several sections, encompassing a huge breadth of different cultures and eras. The Ancient Egypt section, for example, includes artifacts dating back to 4000 BC, such as mummies and sarcophagi. There are also galleries devoted to ancient Greece and Rome that showcase stunning sculptures and coins from these civilizations.

For those with an interest in Asian art, the museum has galleries dedicated to Japan, China, Korea, India and South East Asia – each brimming with exquisite artworks from these regions including sculptures, paintings, and more. The British Museum is an outstanding educational resource for anyone wanting to learn about the diverse range of history being housed in one place! Read about the other amazing Places to visit in the UK.

The key to the ancient world

Traveling to the museum’s west side serves as a portal to explore the fascinating ancient civilizations of Egypt. Visitors are met with an abundance of artifacts and sculptures, from grand statues like a giant scarab beetle intricately carved in its legs to the majestic bust of Ramses II – inspiration for Shelley’s famed poem Ozymandias.

On display also is one of the most famous ancient artifacts – the mighty Rosetta Stone, etched with three scripts that eventually unlocked mysteries of hieroglyphics! This mesmerizing journey through time allows a glimpse into this advanced society, leaving no doubt as to why it held such great power and reverence centuries ago.

Step into Room 6 of our museum and be dazzled by fascinating artifacts from a long-lost era! There, admire the awe-inspiring 5-legged lion statues that once adorned King Ashurnasirpal II’s grand palace in 883 B.C., back when the Assyrian Empire was at its peak. These remarkable human-headed, winged guardians are located next to Egypt’s long gallery, forming part of our museum’s captivating Middle East collection. Whether you are fascinated by history or want to marvel at ancient art, this display is definitely worth a visit!

Art and myth in Athens

Enter Room 18 and behold an incredible collection of ancient art. These were Carved around 2,500 years ago between 447-438 B.C., these pieces were thought to be in danger when Lord Elgin removed them as a British ambassador for the Ottoman Empire in 1805; so began one of history’s most contentious debates surrounding what came to be known as “the Elgin Marbles”. Amongst this breathtaking array is a particularly captivating horse head sculpture that reflects Athenian society at its zenith with lifelike eyes bulging out from veined cheeks, seemingly exhausted after pulling moon chariots across nocturnal skies all night long.

The invention of porcelain

Stepping into Room 18 is like traveling back in time. An incredible collection of ancient art awaits the beholder here, objects carved between 447-438 B.C., a time during which Athenian society was at its peak. Amongst this breathtaking array is a particularly captivating horse head sculpture whose lifelike eyes appear to bulge out from veined cheeks as if it has been exhausted from pulling moon chariots across nocturnal skies all night long.

While these pieces were thought to be in danger after Lord Elgin removed them as a British ambassador for the Ottoman Empire in 1805, an example of one of history’s most contentious debates surrounding what came to be known as “the Elgin Marbles”, their beauty and craftsmanship can still be appreciated today.

A SPECTACULAR ARCHEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY

The Sutton Hoo excavation site in 1937 uncovered a remarkable 88.5-foot-long Anglo-Saxon ship dating back to A.D 600. Incredible treasures from this ancient time period were found, including beautiful forms of craftsmanship, gold jewelry, and Byzantine silverware. Among these treasures was a magnificent casket and one of the four surviving Sutton Hoo helmets, its face mask adorned with copper panels intricately depicting various scenes along with menacing copper eyebrows.

These artifacts provide us with a deeper insight into the world of England during the early medieval era. They also support evidence of the reality behind some aspects described in folklore poetry from that time period – something previously thought to be too farfetched to be true! In Room 17, experience a moment in history and witness the world-renowned Sutton Hoo treasures – among some of museum’s most treasured artifacts.

A MYSTERIOUS JOURNEY THROUGH TIME

Travel back to 883 B.C. with us in Room 6 as we take a peek into the Assyrian Empire at its peak. Experience the awe-inspiring five-legged lion statues that once adorned King Ashurnasirpal II’s grand palace. These remarkable human-headed, winged guardians are located alongside Egypt’s long gallery – part of our museum’s captivating Middle East collection! From here, journey forward to A.D 305 and be mesmerized by one of the ancient world’s most sensational feats of engineering.

The celebrated Pont du Gard aqueduct was built to transport water from the spring of Uzès to Nîmes and is an incredible example of Roman ingenuity. Witness this colossal three-tiered structure as it stands at our museum, a visible reminder of the incredible feats humans are capable of achieving. Whether you are fascinated by history or want to marvel at ancient art, these displays are definitely worth a visit!

Experience the world in one room

From the Assyrian Empire and Ancient Greece to Rome’s Pont du Gard Aqueduct and Britain’s Sutton Hoo treasure – there is something for everyone at our museum! Step into Room 18 and take a journey through time as you explore ancient artifacts that offer an insight into the world civilizations of yesteryear. Whether you have a passion for history or simply want to appreciate stunning works of art, the displays at our museum will take your breath away and leave you feeling inspired!

Step into one room and traverse the ancient world – from Ancient Greece to the British Isles. Room 18 at our museum houses an exquisite collection of artifacts and sculptures, bringing together incredible works from the Assyrian Empire, Rome’s Pont du Gard Aqueduct, and Sutton Hoo treasure. A census of priceless items await visitors – including lifelike horse head sculptures, menacing copper helmets, three-tiered aqueducts, and five-legged lion statues. Take a journey into the past and witness first-hand this extraordinary evidence of past civilizations’ creativity and ingenuity, marveling at their lasting influence in our modern age.