The line graph illustrates the number of visitors (in thousands) to three major London museums – the British Museum, the Science Museum, and the Natural History Museum – from June to September 2013.
Overall, the British Museum was the most popular attraction throughout the period, despite experiencing some fluctuation. In contrast, the Science Museum consistently recorded the lowest visitor numbers. All three museums saw a decline in attendance during the mid-summer months, followed by a recovery in September.
In June, the British Museum welcomed approximately 600,000 visitors, rising sharply to a peak of around 750,000 in July. However, attendance dropped significantly to about 500,000 in August before rebounding to roughly 650,000 in September. A similar but less dramatic pattern can be observed for the Natural History Museum, where visitor numbers decreased from 550,000 in June to around 380,000 in July and August, then increased to nearly 480,000 by September.
The Science Museum attracted fewer visitors overall, beginning at approximately 400,000 in June. This figure declined steadily to a low of about 300,000 in August, before recovering to around 450,000 in September.
In summary, while all museums experienced a summer dip, the British Museum maintained its leading position across the period.