Museum
British Museum
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A vast museum of world cultures and ancient treasures, with free entry to the main collection.
Square · United Kingdom · England
Trafalgar Square
A grand public square with Nelson's Column, fountains and the National Gallery.
Free to enter about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Trafalgar Square matters
This is where London gathers, for celebrations and protests alike. Nelson's Column stands in the centre with stone lions beneath, and the gallery fronts the north side. A good meeting point for a day on foot.
Talking points
- Nelson's Column commemorates a naval hero.
- The Fourth Plinth displays rotating contemporary art.
- The National Gallery is on the north side.
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