British Museum

Free admission ‘makes our museums special’, says BM director

Nicholas Cullinan talks entry fees, sponsorship and repatriation in Sunday Times interview

Q&A | ‘There are intrinsic power dynamics that must be acknowledged’

Carrie Canham reflects on a co-curation project that explored the difficult legacy of British Museum founder Hans Sloane

Five architect teams shortlisted for British Museum design competition

Major redevelopment will transform a third of museum’s gallery space

British Museum working with National Archives to improve record-keeping

Institution rebuts media coverage suggesting it broke the law

British Museum director wants to tackle Parthenon marbles issue

Nicholas Cullinan discusses contested objects, sponsorship and thefts in Radio 4 interview

British Museum reopens Reading Room

Space had previously only been accessible on ticketed tours

Tate director questions British Museum’s BP deal

Protests against fossil fuel sponsorship continue at the Bloomsbury institution

British Museum recovers more objects that were missing from its collection

A further 268 items have been retrieved in global operation after thefts were discovered last year

British Museum launches design competition for gallery redevelopment

Museum looking for creative and sustainable designs for galleries housing Parthenon Sculptures

Nicholas Cullinan named director of the British Museum

Head of London's National Portrait Gallery gets the job - but what's on the agenda for the new director after a tumultuous year?

Recovered stolen gems to go on display at British Museum

Exhibition will explore the significance of the ancient Mediterranean items

Architects may boycott British Museum over BP deal

Institution says upcoming redevelopment will have a particular focus on environmental sustainability