Its permanent collection, over 8 million works, is amongst the largest and most comprehensive in. Webthe british museum (bm) was the first national public museum in the world. Webthe british museum (bm) was the first national public museum in the world.

Webgo behind the scenes of the british museum and find about its history, architecture, research and governance. Its permanent collection, over 8 million works, is amongst the largest and most comprehensive in. The history of the museum helps us understand how and why it.