Find out way around the British Museum, discover some of the most famous objects, and explore the unique collection.

Top tip

Some of the galleries can be very busy at peak times. If you want to avoid the crowds, try visiting these galleries.

Room 1

The Enlightenment Gallery provides an introduction to the Museum and its collections, showing how our understanding of the world of nature and human achievement has changed over time. It is divided into seven sections that explore the seven major ages. It is open daily 10:00---17:00, until 20:30 on Fridays.

Rooms 24

The Welcome Trust Gallery deals with the tough realities of life in many different ways. The displays in Room 24 explore different approaches to our shared challenges as human beings, focusing on how diverse cultures seek to maintain health and well-being. Daily 11:00---16:00.

Room 34

The John Addis Gallery houses the museum’s collection of Islamic art, which now officially forms part of the Department of Middle East. This includes objects from the earliest years of Islam to the 20th century. Available every Fri. , Sat. and Sun. at 11:30—14:00.

Room 77

Greek and Roman Architecture Gallery has an especially important collection of architecture and architectural sculpture from ancient Greek buildings. It has the earlier and later temples and the architecture on display in the room includes examples of the Corinthian and Composite orders in particular. Daily 11:00-----16:00.

Room 95

View famous blue-and-white china, which was first produced in China around AD 600. the skillful transformation of ordinary clay into beautiful objects has attracted the people across the globe. Within this gallery of almost 1,700 objects are examples of the finest china in the world, dating from the 3rd to the 20th century. Available Mon. ---Fri. at 10:30---16:00.

【小题1】You can visit _______to know the general information about the Museum.

A．the Welcome Trust Gallery	B．the John Addis Gallery
C．Room 1	D．Room 95

【小题2】The Welcome Trust Gallery features __________.

A．the understanding of living and dying

B．the ways of keeping healthy in Britain

C．the different realities in different cultures

D．the ideas about keeping fit from different cultures

【小题3】If you plan to visit the John Addis Gallery at 12:00, you can go on ______.

A．December 1, 2017(Friday)	B．June 15, 2017(Thursday)
C．May 9, 2017(Tuesday)	D．March 20, 2017 (Monday)

【小题4】Who might prefer to visit Room 95?

A．Professional architects	B．China lovers
C．Scholars majoring in religion	D．Students interested in medicine