Here’s one for all the bookworms 🤓 Completed in 1857, the British Museum’s Reading Room stands at the heart of the Museum and was hailed as one of the great sights of London, becoming a world-famous centre of learning. To use the library, readers had to apply in writing for a reader’s ticket issued by the Principal Librarian. Among the visitors to the room were some literary giants and historical icons such as Bram Stoker and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Virgina Woolf, Marcus Garvey, Karl Marx, Leni

A new exhibition, ‘Hiroshige: Artist of the Open Road,’ opens at the British Museum in London on May 1, showcasing the work and legacy of renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige. | Reuters

Don’t miss manga! There are only a few days left to explore the world of Japanese storytelling in this ground-breaking exhibition! | British Museum

✅ 1 year ✅ 365 days ✅ 14 extraordinary exhibitions From cracking the hieroglyphic code to revolution and republic in China, join us for a look back at the displays that decorated our galleries in 2023 🏛 We've got a sneak peak at what’s to come in 2024: https://ow.ly/Ip1j50QmjeR Here’s some emoji hints to get you started: ⚔, 👉👈 , 🐫 | British Museum