The British Museum has launched a new scheme that will see it share artifacts in its collection with museums in former British colonies. Loans under the “new model” may last up to three years. They ...

Few institutions hold as much global prestige and controversy as the British Museum. Behind its grand façade lies a collection shaped not only by curiosity but also by conquest. Interestingly, many of ...

A new exhibit highlighting Hawaiian history just opened to rave reviews at the British Museum in London. The Conversation's Catherine Cruz was there for its opening reception.

The British Museum in London has fired an employee after it discovered several valuable items in its collection were missing. The objects include pieces of gold jewelry, gems and semi-precious stones ...

The British Museum has received a private collection of Chinese ceramics estimated at approximately £1 billion GBP ($1.27 billion USD) — the highest-value object gift in UK museum history. Donated by ...

The British Museum, home to the largest collection of artifacts in the world, has fired a staff member on suspicion of stealing and damaging items including gold, gems and centuries-old glass. Items ...

According to the museum, the tabots are "believed by Ethiopian Christians to be the dwelling place of God on Earth, the mercy seat described in the Bible, and the representation of the Ark of the ...

LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM - 2009: Visitors to the British Museum are seen outside the entrance in this 2009 London, United Kingdom, cityscape photo. LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM - 2009: ...

Efforts to raise £3.5m are under way to give the jewellery a public rather than private home.

LONDON, Oct 18 (Reuters) - The British Museum said on Wednesday it planned to digitise its entire collection, citing the need to secure public access to its vast catalogue after it reported in August ...

Sir Percival David’s collection, amassed in the early 1900s, includes prized vases and wine cups. “You simply couldn’t build up a collection like this today,” one expert said. By Alex Marshall ...

From the stone that unlocked hieroglyphics to towering statues and eerie mummies, the British Museum’s Ancient Egypt collection is a must-see for history lovers. ByDavid Nikel, Senior Contributor.