The British Museum
The British Museum is often involved in events, research or a topic that becomes the subject of public discussion. This section provides key information for understanding these complex issues.
The Lewis Chessmen The history, discovery and display of the Lewis Chessmen.
Parthenon sculptures The complex history of the Parthenon and its sculpture.
World War II provenance Research into the war-time provenance of the Museum's collections.
The crystal skull About a life-size carving of a human skull made from a single block of rock crystal.
Objects on loan from abroad Loan objects recommended for protection under Part 6 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcements Act 2007.
Human remains The British Museum’s policy with regard to human remains in the collection.
Iraq war The Museum's involvement in helping to protect and preserve the Iraqi cultural heritage.