Fabulous exhibitions at the British Museum
The British Museum is renowned for hosting some of the most impressive artefacts and exhibition stands on the globe. With its impressive architecture and stunning patterned roof, it is also a popular place for photography. Even though visitors can explore countless numbers of historic objects, only a small minority of them are visible at any one time. Many people visit the Lindow Man and the Rosetta Stone while others attend the museum’s special exhibitions, which are constantly updated each year. Entry is free, although donations are strongly encouraged, particularly at a time when many British cultural and art venues are being hit hard by strict budget cuts
One of the major events that takes place at the British Museum every year is the Enlightenment exhibition, which hosts 5,000 special objects that represent the period from the middle of the 18th century to the beginning of the 19th century. The Enlightenment period also coincided with the birth of the British Museum itself, thanks to an Act of Parliament.
Another permanent exhibition is ’Living and Dying’, which takes place at the Wellcome Trust Gallery. This event takes a look at how historic populations have attempted to combat disease and come to terms with death, assessing the public’s attitudes to mourning and funerals, including Western attitudes to human illness. Galleries include impressions of Ancient Iran and famous artefacts dating back to the Persian Empire, including a gallery that focuses on prehistoric life in the Middle East and Europe. ’Living and Dying'analyses how the development of agriculture led to permanent changes to society and takes visitors through a journey that is both fascinating and highly education at the same time.
Situated in central London, the British Museum is easily reached from Russell Square or Tottenham Court Road Tube Stations and is also open late on Friday evenings.
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