The British Museum had to close some of its doors to visitors Friday, after a former employee allegedly succeeded in shutting down elements of its IT system. The BBC reports that the museum’s ...

A suave bronze head of Rome’s first emperor, Augustus, dominates the start of this new exhibition at the British Museum. Take a moment to savour its glaring inlaid eyes, if imperial-grade art is your ...

The British Museum has announced a major new collaboration with Guyanese-British artist Hew Locke. The institution has commissioned new works by the artist that will respond directly to items from its ...

The British Museum is back in the news after a social media gaffe sparked accusations of sexism. On Sunday, March 3, the museum reposted a TikTok touting its ongoing exhibition, “Legion: life in the ...

We look ahead and pick the best exhibitions to see in London's galleries and museums opening in 2026.

To shape its new show about life in the Roman Army, the British Museum put questions to members of the public. Other institutions are also using the same technique. By Alex Marshall Reporting from ...

Malik Alawe “CONTAMINATING BEAUTY: A clear challenge between the flower and the flame in one of the crude oil producing companies” (undated) (all images courtesy of Mattina Hiwaizi) At P21 Gallery a ...

"Not many exhibitions turn the history of the world upside down," said Jonathan Jones in The Guardian. "Silk Roads" at The British Museum, however, is just such an event. This ambitious show explores ...

Activist theater group BP Or Not BP? unfurl a banner in the British Museum in protest of BP’s sponsorship of the museum. (photo by Kristian Buus, courtesy BP Or Not BP?) Activist theatre group BP or ...

Four female fashion models, who are wearing some pieces from Mary Quant's new autumn/winter collection, London, May 1975 Four female fashion models, who are wearing some pieces from Mary Quant's new ...