British Museum.
"The
Foundation of the British Museum originated with the
will of Sir Hans Sloane, who, during a long period of
practice as a physician, had accumulated, in addition to
a considerable Library of Books and Manuscripts, the
largest collection of objects of Natural History and
Works of Art of his time. These he directed should be
offered after his death, which took place in 1753, to
Parliament. The offer was accepted; and the Act of 26 Geo.
II., which directed the purchase, also directed the purchase
of the Harleian Library of Manuscripts ; and enacted that
the Cottonian Library, which had been given to the Government for public use in
the reign of Will. III., should, with these, form one
General Collection. In the spring of 1754 the mansion in
Great Russell Street, then known as Montagu House, was
bought as a repository for the whole. Between 1755 and
1759 the different Collections were removed into it, and
it was determined that the new Institution should bear the name of
the British Museum." Synopsis of the contents of the British Museum. (1855).
Open Library
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Address:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street,
London WC1B 3DG
Website: www.britishmuseum.org
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Some of the best museums and art
galleries...... |
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England:
British Museum |
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| England:
National Gallery |
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| England:
National Railway Museum |
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| Scotland:
National Gallery |
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| Wales:
Big Pit National Coal Museum |
Recommended ...... |
Read: Rick Steves' Tour: Victoria and Albert Museum, London
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Read: Rick Steves' Tour: British Museum, London
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Read: Treasures of the British Museum
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Read: Imperial War Museum Book of the War at Sea 1914-18
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Read: The Museum: Behind the Scenes at the British Museum
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Read: National Portrait Gallery, London
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Read: One Hundred Details from the National Gallery (National Gallery London)
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Read: Titian and the Golden Age of Venetian Painting: Masterpieces from the National Galleries of Scotland (Museum of Fine Arts, Houston)
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