1 hour at the British Museum

If you are short of time, visit these objects for an insight into the variety of the Museum's collection.

Download and print itinerary     Download and print floorplan

Ground floor

Rosetta StoneThe Rosetta Stone
Room 4
The key to the decipherment of hieroglyphs 

Assyrian Lion Hunt reliefsAssyrian Lion Hunt reliefs
Room 10
An ancient king's triumph over nature 

Parthenon sculpturesParthenon sculptures
Room 18
Iconic sculpture from ancient Greece 

 

Upper floor

The Lewis ChessmenThe Lewis Chessmen
Room 41
The most famous chess set in the world

Oxus TreasureOxus Treasure
Room 52
Fabulous metalwork from Achaemenid Persia

The Royal Game of UrThe Royal Game of Ur
Room 56
A popular pastime in the ancient world

Mummy of KatebetMummy of Katebet
Room 63
One of the most studied Egyptian mummies

Samurai armourSamurai armour
Room 93
Military might in medieval Japan

Lower floor

King of IfeKing of Ife
Room 25
A masterpiece of African art

These objects are also on the Museum Highlights audio tour, available from the Great Court. Book now

Room numbers are on the walls by the door of each gallery. Please note that certain galleries may be closed for renovation or objects may be off display. Please ask gallery staff for further information.

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