Management and governance
We are committed to ensuring the Museum is run in an open and honest way. The processes and policies by which the Museum is governed are publicly available, as are many documents outlining developments, plans and priorities.
The British Museum holds in trust for the nation and the world a collection of art and antiquities from ancient and living cultures.
How the Museum is managed and funded, and the policies it holds.
The Board of Trustees comprises up to 25 members. One Trustee is appointed by Her Majesty, 15 are appointed by the Prime Minister and five appointed by the Trustees themselves.
Museum annual reports and accounts
The annual report and accounts give an overview of the Museum’s activities and show how the Museum’s resources are spent.
Report and accounts 2011 – 2012
- Report and accounts 2010 – 2011
- Report and accounts 2009 – 2010
- Report and accounts 2008 – 2009
- Report and accounts 2007 – 2008
- Report and accounts 2006 – 2007
- Report and accounts 2005 – 2006
- Report and accounts 2004 – 2005
- Report and accounts 2003 – 2004
- Report and accounts 2002 – 2003
- Report and accounts 2001 – 2002
- Report and accounts 2000 – 2001
- Report and accounts 1999 – 2000
Annual and biennial reviews of the Museum's work in London, in the UK and in rest of the world.
Freedom of Information publication scheme
The scheme explains what information the Museum makes available to the public and where possible provides an easy method of accessing this information.
Disability Equality Scheme and Action Plan
The scheme outlines the Museum’s current services for disabled people and the plans for continued growth, sustainability and enrichment of these services.