The British Museum opened to the public #onthisday in 1759, becoming the first national public museum in the world! Here’s a message from our Director Hartwig Fischer to mark the anniversary, and reflect upon the shared humanity that still connects visitors to the collection, 258 years later. Read more on our blog: http://british.museumblog.org/why-15-january/ | British Museum

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The Egyptian Sculpture Gallery spans nearly 3,000 years of breathtaking sculpture, from colossal statues of pharaohs to life-size bronzes of cats. Explore the art of ancient Egypt before the galleries open to the public in our special morning tours. Places are strictly limited – book now to avoid disappointment: http://ow.ly/S6ri30lpDXI | British Museum