Can you take a virtual tour of the British museum?

Can you take a virtual tour of the British museum?

All Virtual Visits are free. Only bookings made directly by UK schools will be accepted.

Which museum in London has Egyptian?

Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
London. With an 80,000-strong collection, UCL’s Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology has some of the most incredible Ancient Egyptian and Sudanese artefacts ever uncovered. The museum was established in 1892 as a resource for students, with the initial collection donated by writer and Egyptologist Amelia Edwards.

Does the British museum have Egyptian artifacts?

The BM boasts that it holds more than 100,000 Egyptian artefacts, the largest collection outside of Egypt. This isn’t the only gallery there, of course – there are ones for the Americas, Asia, Africa and Ancient Greece.

Which museum has Egyptian mummies UK?

British Museum
Egyptian mummies: exploring ancient lives | British Museum.

Is British Museum free to enter?

Entrance to the museum is free, but entry to the museum’s galleries and exhibitions currently requires a pre-booked timed ticket. There are admission fees for special exhibitions and some events – book online to avoid missing out.

What can you see inside the British Museum?

Here’s our list of 14 things that you won’t want to miss.

• Rosetta Stone. The Rosetta Stone on display in Room 4.
• Sophilos Vase. The Sophilos Vase.
• The Parthenon Sculptures.
• Grayson Perry’s The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman.
• Crouching Venus.
• Bust of Ramesses the Great.
• The Ife Head.
• Tree of Life.

Where is Tutankhamun British Museum?

Tutankhamun Exhibition, Dorchester The Tutankhamun Exhibition in Dorchester, Dorset, England, is a permanent exhibition set up in 1986 by Michael Ridley as a re-creation of the tomb of the ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun.

How much does it cost to visit the British Museum?

Entrance to the museum is free, but entry to the museum’s galleries and exhibitions currently requires a pre-booked timed ticket. A donation of £5 is recommended. There are admission fees for special exhibitions and some events – book online to avoid missing out.

How long does it take to tour the British Museum?

Visiting British Museum Recommended visiting time is at least three to four hours, but if you’re interested in joining some of the many different talks and tours at the museum, then be prepared to spend the entire day wandering around.

What is the virtual visit at the British Museum?

The Virtual Visit begins with an introduction to the British Museum and its collection of eight million objects. It centres around a variety of ancient Egyptian objects from the British Museum collection.

What’s in the British Museum’s collection of ancient Egypt?

Counting the geese: fragment of wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun. Explore the fascinating history of Egypt. Some of the British Museum’s best-known collection items come from Egypt, each with their own unique story.

What age group is the Egyptian Museum for?

For ages 7–16 (KS2, KS3 and KS4). For ages 7–11 (KS2) students use digital tools to solve science challenges about museum objects. For ages 7—11 (KS2) with curriculum links to History, explore ancient Egyptian history using a timeline linking Egypt’s past and present.

What can you do with a virtual visit?

Take your class on a fascinating journey through time with a Virtual Visit. For ages 7–11 (KS2). Connect your class to the British Museum for a live interactive workshop. For ages 7–11 (KS2). Connect your class to the British Museum for a live interactive workshop.