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Museum to return ownership of looted items as ‘moral’ thing to do

Museum chiefs have agreed to return ownership of a looted collection of treasured artefacts to Nigeria, including its Benin Bronzes, because it is the “moral and appropriate” thing to do. The Horniman Museum said ownership of the 72 objects, which ...

07 Aug 2022 at 16:55

London museum returns looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria

A small museum in south-east London has begun the official process of returning looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria. The Horniman Museum, which houses a collection of 72 treasured items that were taken by force from Benin City in 1897, officially ...

29 Nov 2022 at 00:34

Shortlist announced for Art Fund museum of the year

The five-strong shortlist for Art Fund’s museum of the year prize has been revealed. Competing for the world’s largest museum prize includes The Story Museum in Oxford, People’s History Museum Manchester and Ty Pawb in Wrexham. The Museum of ...

10 May 2022 at 10:25

Museum Of The Year winner unveiled

A London museum focused on inspiring the next generation has won the largest museum prize in the world. The Horniman Museum and Gardens was crowned the Art Fund’s Museum Of The Year after it reimagined its role as the creative hub of the ...

14 Jul 2022 at 20:48

University of Cambridge to return looted Benin bronzes

The University of Cambridge will return looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria. The 116 artefacts, which are mainly made of brass but also include some ivory and wooden objects, were taken by British armed forces during the sacking of Benin ...

14 Dec 2022 at 22:13

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