British Museum tops UK attractions list, but the effects of the pandemic still linger on
Official figures have revealed that the British Museum was – for the second year in a row – the UK’s most-visited attraction ...
British Museum most visited UK attraction in 2024
The most-visited attraction in the UK for the second year in a row was the British Museum, according to official figures. The ...
Claudia Winkleman ‘deeply honoured’ to join British Museum’s board of trustees
TV presenter Claudia Winkleman has said she is “deeply honoured” to join the British Museum’s board of trustees. The Traitors ...
Museums and auction houses should not hold human remains, UK lawmakers say
Lawmakers and campaigners in the United Kingdom are pushing for an end to the display of human remains in museums and the ...
British Museum was the UK’s most popular tourist attraction for the second year in a row
Major tourist attractions saw a 3.4% increase in visits last year but face challenges from rises in the cost of doing ...
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UK government announces raft of new museum trustees, including artist Isaac Julien and ‘Traitors’ presenter Claudia Winkleman
The UK government has today announced 16 new trustee appointments at the British Museum, Tate and Victoria and Albert Museum ...
One rare British coin is worth £72,000 - here's how to check if you have one
There are numerous coins that could command hundreds and even thousands at auction - here's everything you need to know ...
New report calls for return of human remains—but UK museums lack the resources to act
The display of human remains in museums has long been a contentious issue. Last week, the All-Party Parliamentary Group for ...
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The British Museum’s once-in-a-generation chance to reimagine itself
When construction began in Bloomsbury in 1823, the British Museum was said to be one of the biggest building sites in Europe. Two centuries later, it is destined to become a huge construction ...
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UK MPs urge ban on Egyptian mummy displays in British museums
One museum visitor in Edinburgh was horrified to see stolen body parts belonging to his 19th century ancestors on display ...
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Royal British Columbia Museum
The Royal British Columbia Museum offers visitors a comprehensive introduction to the region's history and culture. The permanent collections concentrate on natural and human history, and cover ...
Funding for museum about Irish in British Army
UNTOLD: The Museum has unveiled plans to create a state-of-the-art museum across two sites in Belfast and Enniskillen.