We could not conclude our two-week circumnavigation of the British Isles without a visit to the British Museum. Established in 1753, the museum appropriately represents all the power and majesty of the British Empire at its zenith, with a vast array of collections from all corners of the world.
I never visit London without a trip to the museum. First, it's free of charge (though a donation would be appreciated) so it's a wonderful place to spend a day in the hyper-expensive UK capital. Also, its enormous collections, along with the usual crush of tourists (again, because it's free) largely prevents you from viewing everything you want to see in a single trip.
During my first visit to the museum two decades ago I happened to spot a rare error in the description of an exhibit, so I scribbled a note and dropped it off at the visitors desk. When I returned to the States a few weeks later there was a letter from the museum waiting for me, thanking me for the catch and letting me know that the error had been fixed. Needless to say, I became even more of a fan.
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