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

Outside of the MuseumAn introduction to the British Museum


Museum governance

Great CourtHow the Museum is managed and funded, and the policies it holds


Board of trustees

Detail of the Great CourtThe Museum is governed by a board of 25 trustees


Museum annual reports and accounts

Stairs in the Great CourtThe annual report and accounts give an overview of the Museum’s activities and show how the Museum’s resources are spent


Museum reviews

Museum in LondonAnnual and biennial reviews of the Museum's work in London, in the UK and in rest of the world


Museum strategy

Great CourtThe strategy outlines priorities to 2012 including how to enhance access to the collection


Freedom of Information publication scheme

Reading RoomThe 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

Community GroupThe 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)