The British Museum is located in London, United Kingdom. It is a public museum that was established in 1753 based on collections from Sir Hans Sloane. The museum opened to the public in 1759 and has expanded over the centuries. It contains over 8 million works showing human history, art, and culture from the beginning to present. The museum offers activities for children like dressing up and learning about historical figures, and sometimes allows children to sleepover and do late-night activities in the museum.