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The British Museum is a museum dedicated to human history, art and culture, located in the Bloomsbury area of London. Its permanent collection, numbering some 8 million works, is among the largest and most comprehensive in existence and originates from all continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present.
The British Museum was established in 1753, largely based on the collections of the physician and scientist Sir Hans Sloane.
Admission and opening times Free, open daily 10：00—17：30. The Museum is open every day except for 24, 25 and 26 December and 1 January. Museum galleries are open daily 10：00—17：30, and most are open until 20：30 on Fridays.Closing starts from 17：20 (20：20 on Fridays).
Gallery availability Please book at least one term in advance and wait for confirmation before making travel plans. Greek and Egyptian galleries book up quickly. Opening times of some galleries may be limited at short notice—you will be contacted if necessary.
Access and special educational needs The majority of galleries and all special exhibitions are fully accessible. There is a range of facilities for visual, hearing and mobility impaired students.
Parking There is little on-street parking available. The nearest car park to the Museum is located at Bloomsbury Square, WC1A 2RJ. There is limited parking in the Museum’s forecourt for disabled visitors only. To make arrangements please telephone ＋44 (0)20 7323 8299 at least 24 hours in advance. You will be asked to provide the registration number, make and model of your vehicle and the date of your visit.
Support us Your support is vital in enabling the Museum to fulfill its mission to share its collection with the world. The British Museum relies on funding from a wide range of sources and there are many ways that you can donate to help ensure the display, care and preservation of the collection for future generations.
Please consider supporting the British Museum today.
1 . Who can be admitted to the British Museum?
A. Molly arriving at the museum at 12：00 on December 26.
B. Jennifer reaching the museum at 10：00 on New Year’s Day.
C. Jack getting to the museum at 13：15 on Monday.
D. Elizabeth coming to the museum at 20：25 on Friday.
2. What do we know about the British Museum?
A. Sir Hans Sloane donated 8 million works to the museum.
B. All the cars can park in the Museum’s forecourt.
C. Greek and Egyptian galleries are quite popular with the school visitors.
D. Disabled students are limited to some special galleries and exhibitions.
3. What does the museum mainly depend on to operate?
A. Money from selling its admission tickets. B. Income from selling some famous works.
C. Donation and fund from a wide variety of sources. D. Fund from different international organizations.
