New security buildings in the grounds of the British Museum would look "too flashy" and resemble "a shop and wine bar", ...

The British Museum has launched a new section of its website dedicated to the recovery of 2,000 items that were stolen from its collection. Launching the public appeal today, the museum invites anyone ...

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 ...

Hawaiʻi students and alumni share what it's been like to be a part of the exhibit "Hawaiʻi: a kingdom crossing oceans" in ...

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.

Half of Japan’s samurai were women, groundbreaking new exhibition at British Museum says - ‘Samurai’ explores over a thousand ...

Stop Thief! Am I referring to the curator who allegedly stole a staggering 2,000 treasures from the British Museum collection over the last 30 years or the monumentally privileged white men who filled ...

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 ...

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 ...

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