London: British Museum Guided Tour – London, United Kingdom

EXPERIENCE:

The British Museum’s extensive collection spans 6,000 years of human history, featuring items from every corner of the world. The guides take a serious but enjoyable approach towards the museum’s galleries, discussing primitive tribes and forgotten empires through a carefully curated selection of exhibits.

Discover Samurai armor and centuries-old Assyrian lion hunt reliefs. Learn about the Mummy of Katebet, the Lewis Chessmen, and the Rosetta Stone – the actual rock, not the language learning software. Leave the tour with an understanding of what humans have achieved throughout history and be proud to call yourself a part of this incredible species.

Highlights generally include: (if artwork is not on loan or being restored etc) The Rosetta Stone, Assyrian Lion Hunt reliefs, Parthenon Sculpture, Lewis Chessmen, Oxus Treasure, Royal Game of Ur, Mummy of Katebet, Samurai Armour.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Admire The Rosetta Stone
Find out about Assyrian Lion Hunt reliefs
Be amazed by the Parthenon Sculpture
See the Lewis Chessmen
Marvel at the Oxus Treasure
Look at the Royal Game of Ur
Learn about the Mummy of Katebet
Check out the Samurai Armour

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