Neil MacGregor to Depart British Museum in December 2015 After 13 Years
Neil MacGregor will resign as the Director of the British Museum at the end of December 2015, concluding his leadership that started in 2002. Under his guidance, the museum became the second most popular in the world, just behind the Louvre. His departure coincides with the recent opening of the World Conservation and Exhibitions Centre, along with strengthened partnerships with both UK and international museums. After he retires, MacGregor plans to remain active in various projects, including a BBC Radio 4 series called Faith and Society, chairing an advisory board for Germany's Minister of Culture, and working with Mumbai's CSMVS Museum. He’s also known for the series A History Of The World In 100 Objects. He feels it's the right moment to leave, given these significant developments.
Key facts
- Neil MacGregor steps down as Director of the British Museum in December 2015
- He served as Director since 2002
- The British Museum is the world's second-most visited museum under his tenure
- MacGregor will work on a BBC Radio 4 series called Faith and Society with the British Museum
- He will chair an advisory board for the German Minister of Culture
- He will collaborate with CSMVS Museum in Mumbai on world cultures presentations
- The museum recently completed its World Conservation and Exhibitions Centre
- MacGregor previously presented BBC Radio 4's A History Of The World In 100 Objects
Entities
Artists
- Neil MacGregor
Institutions
- British Museum
- BBC Radio 4
- CSMVS Museum
- Louvre
Locations
- Mumbai
- India
- United Kingdom
- Germany