British Museum Finds Itself Guilty of Breaking UK Law for Mistreating Collection After 2,000 Items Disappeared
Any British museums which defy the Public Records Act risk losing their collection to the National Archives.
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British Museum Chair Reportedly Clashed with Officials at Prime Minister’s Office
The chairman of the British Museum reportedly rejected a demand for a shortlist of names for the institution's new director.
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British Museum Makes Emergency Repairs to Several Galleries Due to Leaking Roofs
Humidity levels and dripping water had been concerning to institutional leadership.
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British Museum Will Display Glass Gems Stolen from Its Collection
A senior curator at the museum was fired last year after he was revealed to have taken roughly 2,000 items from the institution.
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British Museum Seeks New Director with $275,000 Salary, Promising ‘Significant Challenges’
The pay is relatively low for an institutional leader, but British officials say this is normal for the country.
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The British Museum’s Decisive Year: A 2023 Filled with a Lot of Scandal, and Not Enough Change
The thefts at the British Museum revealed a disorganized institution with long-term management and security issues.
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British Museum Names Interim Deputy Director As It Reels from Scandal Over Stolen Objects
Craig Heron will lead the museum solo for now, with its director having resigned recently.
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British Museum Chairman Says ‘Deal’ Could Be Reached for Return of Parthenon Marbles
The U.K. has long resisted calls to permanently send back the ancient sculptures.
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