Episode 3 of 3

Transfer to the British Museum

When: June–December 1802
Where: British Museum
Part of: Rosetta Stone arrives in England and enters the British Museum

Before the end of 1802, the stone was transferred to the British Museum, where it has been exhibited almost continuously since June 1802.

The stone was moved from the Society of Antiquaries to the British Museum before the end of 1802. It has been on public display there almost continuously since June 1802, having been presented by King George III.

Sources

Rosetta Stone Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21

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