On this day in 1759 the British Museum, which counts among its world-renowned antiquities and archaeological holdings the Elgin Marbles and the Rosetta Stone, opened to the public.
It was established by an act of Parliament in 1753.
On this day in 1759 the British Museum, which counts among its world-renowned antiquities and archaeological holdings the Elgin Marbles and the Rosetta Stone, opened to the public.
It was established by an act of Parliament in 1753.
On this day in 1759 the British Museum, which counts among its world-renowned antiquities and archaeological holdings the Elgin Marbles and the Rosetta Stone, opened to the public.
It was established by an act of Parliament in 1753.
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