British Museum Secures £50m BP Funding Amid Controversy

Major renovation project to be funded by largest corporate donation to UK arts, sparking backlash from climate campaigners.

The British Museum has announced a £50m, 10-year partnership with BP to fund a major renovation project, marking the largest corporate donation to the arts in the UK.
The museum plans to modernize its buildings, some of which are over 200 years old, and redisplay its entire collection.
The decision has sparked controversy, with climate campaigners and organizations like Greenpeace criticizing the museum for accepting funding from a fossil fuel company.
The museum has faced previous criticism for its ties with BP, and other cultural institutions in the UK have cut ties with energy firms amid protests.
The announcement comes after a difficult period for the museum, which faced scrutiny over missing items from its collection and the resignation of key staff members.