The pictures have been reproduced by courtesy of the British Museum.

承蒙大英博物馆惠允，复制了这些画。

The British Museum is well worth a visit.

大英博物馆很值得一看。

The British Museum first opened in the 18th Century largely based on the collections of the scientist Sir Hans Sloane．

大英博物馆于18世纪首次开放，其作品主要是基于科学家斯隆爵士的收藏品。

1759 - The British Museum opens.

1759年的今天，大英博物馆开馆。

Photograph: Trustees of the British museum.

图片来源：大英博物馆理事会。