British Museum missing some 2,000 artefacts; director resigns
about 8 months ago (08/26/2023)
British Museum missing some 2,000 artefacts; director resigns Skip to main content British Museum missing some 2,000 artefacts; director resigns The number of artefacts that have disappeared from the British Museum is estimated at 2,000, chairman of trustees George Osborne said on Saturday, admitting the collection did not have a complete catalogue. Issued on: 26/08/2023 - 12:20 Modified: 26/08/2023 - 13:24 1 min Police were alerted after artefacts from the British Museum's collection were found to be 'missing, stolen or damaged'. © Daniel LEAL / AFP/File By: NEWS WIRES Advertising Read more The UK 's former chancellor described the missing pieces as "small items of jewellery, gems, bits of gold that were not on public display".