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January 14, 2019

The distinctive roof of the British Museum and the surrounding area

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A London landmark turns 260. A personal collection becomes an institution

Irish physician Sir Hans Sloane sold his personal collection of antiquities and books to England in the early 18th century. Sloane’s items included many books, rare manuscripts, and artefacts from around the globe, so he wanted them preserved and exhibited in public. This led to the creation of the British Museum, the world’s first national public museum. It opened this day in 1759. The collection has grown and changed significantly since then, but one detail remains: Admission to this London attraction is still free.

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