Guide To The Exhibition Rooms Of The Departments Of Natural History And Antiquities (1860)

The Guide to the Exhibition Rooms of the Departments of Natural History and Antiquities (1860) by the British Museum is a comprehensive guidebook for visitors to the museum's natural history and antiquities exhibits. The book is divided into two sections, with the first section covering the Department of Natural History and the second section covering the Department of Antiquities. The guidebook provides detailed descriptions of the various exhibits, including information on the history and significance of each item. The Department of Natural History section covers exhibits such as the mineral collection, the bird gallery, and the mammal collection, while the Department of Antiquities section covers exhibits such as the Egyptian collection, the Greek and Roman collection, and the medieval collection. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams of various exhibits, as well as maps of the museum to help visitors navigate the various departments. Additionally, the guidebook provides practical information such as opening hours, admission fees, and rules for visiting the museum. Overall, the Guide to the Exhibition Rooms of the Departments of Natural History and Antiquities (1860) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the collections of the British Museum and learning more about the natural history and antiquities of the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.