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.
About us
An introduction to the British Museum
Museum governance
How the Museum is managed and funded, and the policies it holds
Board of trustees
The Museum is governed by a board of 25 trustees
Read about the trustees and the minutes of their meetings
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
Read the annual reports and accounts
Museum reviews
Annual and biennial reviews of the Museum's work in London, in the UK and in rest of the world
Museum strategy
The strategy outlines priorities to 2012 including how to enhance access to the collection
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
Download the Disability Equality Scheme and Action Plan (pdf)