| British Museum - Walter Annenberg Library - |
When completed in 1857, The Walter Annenberg Library was immediately hailed as one of the great sights of London. Despite being amongst the most famous rooms in the world, it has only been generally accessible to those with a Reader's ticket. With its opening to the public on December 7, 2000, it began a new chapter in its distinguished history and for the first time, is available to all Museum visitors. Its magnificent interior has been carefully restored, including the repair of the papier mâché interior of the dome and reinstatement of the 1857 azure-blue, cream and gold decorative scheme devised by Sydney Smirke. The Annenberg library is contained within the walls of the British Museum. Most all museums in London, including the British Museum, the Museum of Art, are free admission. |
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