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The British MuseumvsNational Gallery
Both British Museum and National Gallery are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, British Museum is preferred by most reviewers compared to National Gallery. British Museum is ranked #2 in London with recommendations from 14 publications like Time Out, Not For Tourists and Afar Magazine.
The British Museum
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Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG
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Fodor's "This celebrated treasure house, filled with plunder of incalculable value and beauty from around the globe, occupies an immense, imposing neoclassical building in the heart of Bloomsbury." Full review
Concierge "One of the single greatest museums in the world, the British Museum houses collections that date from the prehistoric to the modern—in sum, the works of mankind."
Frommer's "If the museum has one central, unifying theme, it's to provide an overview of the development of human culture, illustrated with items from all of the world's major civilizations." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Founded in 1753, it covers more than two million years of history from every continent, including the first known image of Christ, the oldest man-made tools on earth, and the Rosetta Stone." Full review
Frommer's "In fact, it’s the top attraction in the country—6.8 million people a year. Put on your walking shoes because it’s huge." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Editor's Pick
"Housed in one of Britain's architectural landmarks, the museum holds a collection of art and antiquities... spanning two million years of human history." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Whether you’re looking for a free museum in downtown London or casting your net to the countryside and nearby townships, be sure to check ahead: many museums still charge for special exhibitions. " Full review
Time Out "One of the world's oldest museums, the British Museum is vast and its collections, only a fraction of which can be on public display at any one time, comprise millions of objects." Full review
Not For Tourists "Newly covered Great Court is architectural manna."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The British Museum is one of the most remarkable institutions of its kind and its collections encompass a vast span of historical civilisation." Full review
National Gallery Fodor's Concierge Frommer's Time Out
Let's Go Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure
U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN
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Fodor's "Standing proudly on the north side of Trafalgar Square, this is truly one of the world's supreme art collections, with more than 2,300 masterpieces on show." Full review
Concierge "Up there with your Louvres and Uffizis, this huge gallery takes you through the history of Western European painting from 1250 to 1900."
Frommer's "For the sheer skill of its display and arrangement, the National surpasses its counterparts." Full review
Time Out "Founded in 1824 to display a collection of just 36 paintings, today the National Gallery is home to more than 2,000 works." Full review
Let's Go "When they say “National Gallery,” it’s not just code for “country’s coolest collection.”" Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The focal point of Trafalgar Square, the perennially popular National Gallery is one of the capital's main attractions." Full review
Afar Magazine "The National Gallery in London holds art works of the masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, and Rembrandt. Most importantly, entry is free!" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Following your tour, take afternoon tea in the restaurant afterwards: warm scones and finger sandwiches with exotic, infused brews. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report8.0
"Sitting in Trafalgar Square, London's National Gallery features a labyrinth interior so large that it requires a color-coded map to navigate." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The National Gallery has one of the most incredible collections in the world, including pieces by Botticelli, Raphael, Titian, Rubens, Rembrandt, Cézanne, Monet, Van Gogh, and many, many more"
London Travel Guide
June 14, 2021
