Africa, Oceania and the Americas The collection of the Department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas holds around 350,000 objects.
Britain, Europe and Prehistory This department is responsible for collections that cover a vast expanse of time.
Greece and Rome This department shines a light on the history and culture of the ancient Mediterranean world.
Middle East The Department of the Middle East covers the ancient and contemporary civilisations and cultures of the Middle East.
Money and Medals The Department of Money and Medals is home to one of the world's finest numismatic collections.
Collection Care This department includes collection management, conservation and photography and imaging.
Scientific Research This department combines in-house scientific investigation with Museum priorities.
Human remains A unique record of the varied ways different societies have conceived of death and disposed of the remains of the dead.
Search the collection We have records of over four million objects online for you to explore. What would you like to know more about?
How to borrow British Museum objects The British Museum welcomes requests to lend objects from the collection to exhibitions or displays that are open to the general public.