Plan Ahead for Your Visit to the British Museum and Other London Museums

London is a great destination if you want to visit museums. Britain's capital boasts over 300 museums and galleries, many of which are free! But the museum scene can be overwhelming as there is so much to see and do and it's impossible to see it all in one go. A great way to make the most out of your time is to plan before you head off. You can do research online and make an itinerary for the things you most want to see. Of London's free museums, the British Museum, the Natural History Museum and the British Library are places not to pass up. Here's our list of the top things to see in each:

The British Museum is home to some of the ancient world's greatest treasures. Some of the highlights include the Rosetta Stone which was the key to deciphering ancient hieroglyphics. It is also home to the very controversial Elgin Marbles that once were part of the Greek Parthenon. The museum also hosts a variety of special exhibits ranging for Da Vinci's drawings to the treasures that were found in the tomb of King Tut.

When you first see the Natural Museum, it will take your breath away. Wander inside where you'll find a massive dinosaur skeleton greets you in the grand hall. From there you can explore plenty of rooms and areas having to do with animals and nature. This museum is particularly child free and as such, particularly busy so plan what you want to see before you get there to make the most of your time.

With shelves stocked high with over 14 million books, you can find something on any subject at the British Library. It's a fully functional library and any given day you will find a wide range of people using the library for research, a quiet place or even to just check out a book. But it's also got an amazing collection of historical items on display like the Magna Carta and napkins where members of the Beatles jotted down their infamous song lyrics.