Getting to know... the British Museum
- 3 June 2011
Find out how old the British Museum is, what pets it has lurking in the basement and its most famous visitor to date...
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Find out how old the British Museum is, what pets it has lurking in the basement and its most famous visitor to date...
Age: A sprightly 258 (age is just a number)
Describe yourself in three words... studious, global, unique
What is your most treasured possession? Too many to pick just one...the Nimrud ivories are a recent fantastic acquisition
Your most famous visitor is? Karl Marx
Stellar shop success.. Rosetta Stone postcard
Any museum pets? Feral cats (only one remains)
One thing that could make you better is ... A new temporary exhibition space (bring on 2014!)
You have a Museum crush on... Kelvingrove, Glasgow
What do you most dislike about your appearance? My greying temples
You’re most happy when… the world is walking through the door
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