Make a donation
Donate by post
Give a one-off gift or make a regular donation to support the work of the British Museum.
Donate by bank transfer
To make a donation to the British Museum directly from your bank account, please contact the Development team.
Other ways to donate
You can make donations to the British Museum through your salary payroll or by giving a gift of shares.
Gift Aid
An additional way to support the Museum at no extra cost to you. If you are a UK Tax payer, using Gift Aid means that for every pound you give we get an extra 25 pence.
For more information about making a donation contact development@britishmuseum.org or call +44 (0)20 7323 8933
Donate an object to the British Museum
The British Museum accepts gifts of art and objects into its collection where appropriate.
American Friends of the British Museum
A tax-exempt organisation organised under section 501 (c) (3) of the US Internal Revenue Code, which accepts donations of money, stock and art.