British Museum

British Museum-led team finds earliest proof of human fire-making

Artefacts from Barnham Paleolithic site in Suffolk to be accessioned into museum’s collection

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The power of partnership

The British Museum’s Partnership Galleries – the latest of which opened at Norwich Castle in the summer – are an ambitious and growing network, says Nicholas Cullinan

Pink Ball raises £2.5m for BM but comes under fire from climate activists and Greek government

Institution hails inaugural event a success and says money will be used to support international work

British Museum in bid to raise £3.5m for gold Tudor pendant

Heart-shaped piece is a rare surviving artefact from marriage of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon

British Museum’s ‘pink ball’ criticised by climate campaign group

Institution is hosting inaugural ball this month that aims to rival Met Gala

After Blythe House: What do the nationals’ new facilities tell us about the future of storage?

The V&A, Science Museum Group and British Museum all showcase different approaches

Conservators debate Bayeux Tapestry risk as French voice fears over loan

More than 68,000 people have signed a petition opposing plans to transport artefact to the UK

Controversy continues over Israeli embassy event at British Museum

Open letter calls for apology but institution says event was commercial hire

Macron: Bayeux Tapestry deal ‘took longer than Brexit’

French president admits plans faced resistance as historic cultural exchange is signed

Bayeux Tapestry to return to England after 900 years in landmark loan deal

Artefact to go on display at the British Museum in exchange for Sutton Hoo treasures and Lewis chessmen

BM director rules out restitution as he outlines plans to foster collaboration

Institution is 'not going to be embarrassed' about being a global museum, says Cullinan

British Museum picketed over Israeli Independence Day event

Pro-Palestine campaigners criticise 'heavy' police response to demonstration