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11 There are museums and then there is the British Museum. Jaw-droppingly awesome, it’s home to the Rosetta stone and pphoto courtesy British Museum
THE BRITISH MUSEUM

countless other rare artifacts and works collected during the expansion of the empire. Its permanent collection, numbering
some 8 million works, is among the largest and most comprehensive in existence and originates from all continents, illustrat-
ing and documenting the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present. The museum offers a broad range of
exciting shows and exhibits throughout the year. www.britishmuseum.org/

12 KEW GARDENS & PALACE

Enjoy the seasonal colors, explore glasshouses,
galleries and landscapes and discover 250 years of
history at the world’s most famous gardens. Climb
among the treetops, discover tropical plants or learn
more about Kew on a guided tour. The Royal Botanic
Gardens boast the world’s largest collection of living
plants and employ more than 650 scientists and oth-
er staff. The collections include more than 30,000
different plants and have over 7 million preserved
plant specimens. In July 2003, the gardens were put
on the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. www.
kew.org/

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