| Although the name may suggest that the museum is | | | | Saxon England. |
| all about Britain it is in fact a historical journey around | | | | - A mosaic of Christ, the oldest image of Christ found |
| the world with exhibits and galleries covering the | | | | in Britain. |
| Americas, Egypt, ancient Greece and Rome as well | | | | Of course there is so much more to enjoy, as well as |
| as Asia and the Middle East. The museum itself was | | | | special short term exhibitions which are well worth |
| founded in 1753, and was the first national public | | | | looking out for there are also opportunities to get to |
| museum in the world and opened to the public on 15 | | | | handle objects and to attend film showings, lectures |
| January 1759. It was first housed in a seventeenth | | | | and lunchtime talks. |
| century mansion, Montagu House, in Bloomsbury on the | | | | My only criticism is a that there is so much to see and |
| site of the present building. | | | | do so a little advanced planning is advised especially if |
| Among the fantastic offerings are: | | | | there are specific exhibits that you want to see, find |
| - The Sloane Astrolobe, a mechanical map of the | | | | out where they are and see them before you get |
| heavens. | | | | distracted elsewhere. A good tip is to join one of the |
| - The Rosetta Stone, the key tablet to deciphering | | | | free eye opener gallery tours which take between 30 |
| hieroglyphs. | | | | - 40 minutes each which will give you a great insight on |
| - The Lewis Chessmen, the most famous chess set in | | | | what the museum has to offer. I suggest doing a few |
| the world. | | | | of those if it is your first visit, that way you will know |
| - A stone chopper from Tanzania, the oldest exhibit in | | | | your way around a little better if you decide to visit |
| the museum. | | | | again. |
| - The Sutton Hoo burial ship and treasures from | | | | |