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Museums of Great Britain

Great Britain is a country of traditions, so it pays much attention to raising interest and honor to its history and art. Authority puts great efforts to support the preservation of antiquities and creation or development of contemporary masterpieces. Many of them are housed in British museums and galleries for each person to see them. They contain diverse collections of historical, scientific, artistic and general interest. Most cities and towns have their museums and galleries devoted to the local art or history and to the whole country. But there are such museums and galleries in the UK that make the jaw drop. Most of them are situated in London, of course, and gained fame all over the world. They are popular tourist destinations providing unique exhibits, important historical items and incredibly beautiful pieces of art. There are some must-see museums and galleries in London including the British Museum, the V&A, the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, the National Gallery, the Tate Gallery, the London Transport Museum and many others. Not every museum can boast about the collection comprising millions of objects available on display at any suitable time. The British Museum is a real godsend for people, who are interested in history. It has extraordinary objects of each century starting from 1100 AD and sheds light on customs and festivals having taken place thousands of years ago. Its special items include the Elgin Marbles, parts of the Greek Parthenon, the Lycurgus Cup (4th century) changing color in different light, the Anglo-Saxons’ iconic helmet, the restored King’s Library or valuable pieces from the Persian Empire. This museum has also the National Library located in a vast beautiful piazza with numerous reference books to look through. Focusing on history, art, archeology and ethnography it is the signature of London and the UK.