Founded in 1753, the British Museum was the first national museum in the world. From the beginning it granted free admission to all studious and curious people. Visitors have grown from around 5,000 a year in the 18th century to nearly 6 million today.
Founded in 1753, the British Museum was the first national museum in the world. From the beginning it granted free admission to all studious and curious people. Visitors have grown from around 5,000 a year in the 18th century to nearly 6 million today.
