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Which is the largest and oldest museum?

The British Museum

- Location: London, United Kingdom

- Founded: 1753

- Visitors: 6.7 million (2019)

- Collection: Over 8 million artifacts from all over the world, including the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon Sculptures, and the Egyptian mummies

- Notable Exhibits: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and Rome, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

- History: The British Museum originated from a collection of artifacts acquired by Sir Hans Sloane, a physician, naturalist, and collector. In 1753, the British government purchased Sloane's collection and established the British Museum. Over the years, the museum has expanded through donations, bequests, and acquisitions

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