British Museum receives £30 million donation for Western Range redevelopment
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British Museum receives £30 million donation for Western Range redevelopment

57 minutes ago · Originally published 22 Oct 2026 8/10 Original headline: £30M Single-Donor Gift Powers British Museum's £1B Western Range Revamp
A long-standing supporter has gifted £30 million to the British Museum to help fund the £1 billion overhaul of its Western Range galleries. This contribution will support the redesign of spaces housing antiquities from Egypt, Greece and Rome, helping the museum modernise how visitors engage with its collection.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK Greater London
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