British Museum Collection

The Rosetta Stone, British Museum, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Babylonian Map of the World, c. 510-c. 500 BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
The Babylonian Map of the World, c. 510-c. 500 BC. Found in the collection of British Museum

The March of intellect, 1829. Artist: Heath, William (1795-1840)
The March of intellect, 1829. Found in the collection of British Museum

Horse of Selene from the Parthenon
Horse of Selene from the east pediment of the Parthenon, from the British Museums collection

The Battersea Shield, Celtic, from early Iron Age in the first century AD, British Museum, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Man of Sorrows. Title-page to Small Passion. c1511, (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Man of Sorrows. Title-page to Small Passion. c1511, (1906). The drawing is held by the British Museum, London. From The Engravings of Albert Durer, by Lionel Cust. [Seeley and Co

Bronze head of Augustus, Roman, from Meroe, Sudan, c27-c25 BC. This head once formed part of a statue of the emperor Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). From the British Museums collection

Great Court, the British Museum, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Clay tablet with linear B script, 15th century BC
Clay tablet from Knossos with linear B script, from the British Museums collection, 15th century BC

A Condottiere, 1480, (1932). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
A Condottiere, 1480, (1932). From the collection of the British Museum, London. From Master Draughtsmen No. 2 - Leonardo Da Vinci 1452-1519

Pottery cremation urn, from a grave at Loveden Hill, Lincolnshire, Anglo-Saxon, 6th-7th century
Pottery cremation urn, from a cremation grave in a cemetery at Loveden Hill, Lincolnshire, Anglo-Saxon, 6th-7th century. The urn is decorated with deeply incised chevrons which are filled with

Reading Room of the Great Library at the British Museum seen from the Entrance, c1935. The circular Reading Room of the British Museum in central London was designed by Sydney Smirke (1798-1877)

Rhind Mathematical Papyrus, from Thebes, Egypt, c1550 BC
Detail of the Rhind mathematical papyrus, showing mathematical problems, from Thebes, Egypt, End of the Second Intermediate Period, c1550 BC

The Pitney Brooch, Anglo-Scandinavian, second half of the 11th century. Disc-brooch of gilt copper-alloy from Pitney, Somerset, England. It is decorated in an English variant of the Urnes style

The Royal Society (engraving)
1046913 The Royal Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Society, a Portrait Group of some of the Most Distinguished Fellows)

Part of the Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon, 5th century BC
Part of the Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon, showing part of the Panathenaic procession, 5th century BC. From the British Museums collection

Anglo-Saxon brooch of the Kentish type, from the British Museum

London, British Museum, Reading Room (b / w photo)
733703 London, British Museum, Reading Room (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London, British Museum)

Street scene and the British Museum (coloured engraving)
605386 Street scene and the British Museum (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street scene and the British Museum, in Bloomsbury, London)

The British Museum (coloured engraving)
558575 The British Museum (coloured engraving) by Butler, Augustus (fl.1854); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Museum.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

The Inconveniences of a Crowded Drawing Room, 1818. Artist: Cruikshank, George (1792-1878)
The Inconveniences of a Crowded Drawing Room, 1818. Found in the collection of British Museum

Fragment of wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun, Thebes, Egypt, 18th Dynasty, c1350 BC. Though a standard subject for a Theban tomb painting, this banquet scene is one of the finest examples

Ceramic figurine of a Mother Goddess, sitting in a chair and nursing a baby, 2nd century
Ceramic figurine of a Mother Goddess, sitting in a chair and nursing a baby, Romano-British, 2nd century. This piece is mould-made from pipeclay and was found in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England

Reading Room
circa 1925: The Reading Room at the British Museum where Karl Marx was a frequent visitor. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Herbert Felton/Getty Images)

Reading Room, British Museum, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK

12th Century. British Museum, 1862. From The Book of Ornamental Alphabets - Ancient & Mediae val, by F. G. Delamotte. [E. & F. Spon, London, 1862]

The Great Harris Papyrus, from Thebes, Egypt, reign of Ramesses IV, c1200 BC
The Great Harris Papyrus, from Thebes, probably Deir el-Medina, Egypt, reign of Rameses IV, c1200 BC. At forty-two metres, this is one of the longest papyri still in existence from ancient Egypt

Sacrificial knife, Aztec / Mixtec, Mexico, 15th-16th century
Sacrificial knife, Aztec/Mixtec, Mexico, 15th-16th century. The handle is carved in wood and covered with mosaic of turquoise, shell and malachite. The blade is made of chalcedony

Babylonian boundary-stone (kudurru) of the time of King Nebuchadnezzar I of Babylon, c1125-1104 BC
Babylonian boundary-stone (kudurru) of the time of King Nebuchadnezzar I of Babylon, about 1125-1104 BC. From Sippar, southern Iraq

A bust of a warrior in profile to left, 1475-1480. Creator: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
A bust of a warrior in profile to left, 1475-1480. Found in the Collection of British Museum

14th and 15th Centuries. Two Small. British Museum, 1862. From The Book of Ornamental Alphabets - Ancient & Mediae val, by F. G. Delamotte. [E. & F. Spon, London, 1862]

The Book of the Dead, Papyrus of Ani. The Hall of Judgment, ca 1250 BC. Found in the Collection of British Museum

Christ Conversing with Martha and Mary, ca 1652. Artist: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
Christ Conversing with Martha and Mary, ca 1652. Found in the collection of British Museum

Wine Vessel: KU, c12th to 3rd century BC, (1936). Held by the Eumorfopoulos Collection, London. From The Connoisseur, Vol. 97, edited by H. Granville Fell. [International Studio, London, 1936]

Gautama Buddha at Rajagriha, the Offering of Dust c2nd century. Relief from North West India (Gandhara Style) The Presentation of Dust is told in the Divyavadana

St Paul Conversing with Thecla, Ivory Panel from Casket Rome, late 4th century. British Museum

Kylix showing the Labours of Theseus, Athens, c440BC-c430BC. Artist: Codrus Painter
Kylix showing the Labours of Theseus, Athens, c440BC-c430BC. Attributed to the Kodros Painter. Found at Vulci, Italy. Centre shows Theseus and Minotaur. Edges show Theseus fighting

Greek Vase Painting, Persephone and Hades Banqueting in the Underwold, c430 BC. Artist: Codrus Painter
Greek Vase Painting, Persephone and Hades Banqueting in the Underwold, c430 BC. Attic red-figured Kylix by the Codrus Painter. Held at British Museum

Ivory Mirror Handle from Enkomi, Cyprus, Bronze Age, c1200BC-c1100 BC. Warrior and Griffin Fighting. British Museum

Maori wood-carving representing an ancestor, which was carved on the inside of a tribal meeting house. From the British Museums collection

The Hawaiian war-god Kukailimoku from Polynesia, 19th century
The Hawaiian war-god Kukailimoku, one of the largest surviving wooden figures from Polynesia, presented to the British Museum in 1839

Late Roman ivory casket, Death of Judas and the Crucifixion, 5th century
Late Roman ivory casket; one of four panels; depicting the Death of Judas and the Crucifixion, c420-430. From the British Museums collection

Limestone stela with a dedication to Baal, from Carthage, north Africa, 2nd-1st century BC
Limestone stela with a dedication to Baal, from Carthage, north Africa (modern Tunisia), 2nd-1st century BC. This stela comes from a religious precinct known as the tophet at Carthage

Egyptian papyrus of the cat of Ra killing Apophis the snake of evil
An image of the cat of Ra killing Apophis the snake of evil, from the papyrus of Hunefer, from the British Museums collection

Fowling in the marshes: wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun, Thebes, Egypt, c1350 BC
Fowling in the marshes: fragment of wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun (no. 10), Thebes, Egypt, 18th Dynasty, c1350 BC

Weighing of the heart of the deceased against the feather of truth from the Egyptian Book of the Dea
Weighing of the heart of the deceased (Anhai) against the feather of truth by Anubis. Ammut waits to devour the heart if not justified. Thoth, on the left, records the verdict

The Music Lesson, a Roman wall-painting from Herculaneum buried in the eruption of Vesuvius, from the British Museums collection

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The British Museum in London, England is a treasure trove of history and culture from all corners of the world. One of its most famous exhibits is the Rosetta Stone, a key to deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Visitors marvel at this artifact that unlocked the secrets of an ancient civilization. Another fascinating piece on display is the Battersea Shield, dating back to the early Iron Age in the first century AD. This Celtic masterpiece showcases intricate designs and craftsmanship that transport you back in time. For lovers of Greek mythology, the Horse of Selene from the Parthenon is a must-see. This stunning sculpture captures the grace and power of these mythical creatures. Art enthusiasts will appreciate Albrecht Durer's "The Man of Sorrows, " a poignant depiction that evokes deep emotions. The attention to detail and skillful technique make it a true masterpiece. Stepping into the Great Court at the British Museum feels like entering another world altogether. The grandeur and architectural beauty are awe-inspiring, making it a favorite spot for visitors to gather and soak in their surroundings. History buffs can explore artifacts like an Anglo-Saxon brooch or Leonardo da Vinci's portrayal of A Condottiere from 1480. These pieces offer glimpses into different eras and cultures, showcasing humanity's rich heritage. Delving further into Britain's past, pottery cremation urns from Loveden Hill reveal insights into Anglo-Saxon burial practices during the 6th-7th century. It serves as a reminder that even everyday objects hold stories waiting to be discovered. Capturing moments frozen in time, vintage photographs depict scenes both inside and outside this iconic institution. From street views with bustling crowds to serene reading rooms filled with knowledge seekers, they showcase how integral this museum has been throughout history. Whether you're fascinated by ancient civilizations or intrigued by artistic masterpieces, visiting London's British Museum promises an unforgettable journey through time and across continents.