The British Museum - British Museum by bee_girl

bee_girl — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:23:49 +0000

Review by bee_girl

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7636 1555

Website: http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk

Tags: sculptures, modern art, paintings

This place is absolutely massive, so I always find it is best to pick a particular section in time/theme you're interested in and focus there. The Egyptians would be a good bet if you've got children with you especially! The museum is free to enter, they have permanent exhibitions and temporary ones. The architecture of the building is also amazing from the outside and inside! It has different wings and galleries, a real masterpiece! Itâ¬"s a great place to kill a few hours, however many times youâ¬"ve been. Itâ¬"s even open late on Thursdays and Fridays. I thoroughly recommend itThis place is absolutely massive, so I always find it is best to pick a particular section in time/theme you're interested in and focus there. The Egyptians would be a good bet if you've got children with you especially! The museum is free to enter, they have permanent exhibitions and temporary ones. The architecture of the building is also amazing from the outside and inside! It has different wings and galleries, a real masterpiece! Itâ¬"s a great place to kill a few hours, however many times youâ¬"ve been. Itâ¬"s even open late on Thursdays and Fridays. I thoroughly recommend it

Pollock's Toy Museum - For Big Kids by doodlekitten

doodlekitten — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:13:17 +0000

Review by doodlekitten

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7636 3452

Website: http://www.pollocks.cwc.net

Not the easiest of places to find- a detailed map is needed to locate this particular gem, unless a handy taxi driver locates it for you. Another fabulous find included in the London Pass, the maze layout of the Pollock Toy Museum enhances the feeling of exploration. Unfortunately this means it is not wheelchair friendly, and may prove difficult for the less mobile (my gran would determinedly struggle through but require medical assistance after) which is a shame as the array of toys on show is wonderful. As a nod to their global visitors, there is a selection of older toys from various countries across the globe, each displayed in a different segment (the displays are not merely contained within rooms but span the entire building- walls, stairs and all!). May not be suitable for the younger children who would prefer to just play with the toys, but a joy for the older children and the little child hidden in every adult.Not the easiest of places to find- a detailed map is needed to locate this particular gem, unless a handy taxi driver locates it for you. Another fabulous find included in the London Pass, the maze layout of the Pollock Toy Museum enhances the feeling of exploration. Unfortunately this means it is not wheelchair friendly, and may prove difficult for the less mobile (my gran would determinedly struggle through but require medical assistance after) which is a shame as the array of toys on show is wonderful. As a nod to their global visitors, there is a selection of older toys from various countries across the globe, each displayed in a different segment (the displays are not merely contained within rooms but span the entire building- walls, stairs and all!). May not be suitable for the younger children who would prefer to just play with the toys, but a joy for the older children and the little child hidden in every adult.

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