Thomas H. Campbell resigns as director of the Metropolitan Museum amid financial and leadership pressures

Thomas H. Campbell has stepped down from his position as Director and CEO of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, ending an eight-year tenure. His resignation follows scrutiny over the museum's financial management, including a $40 million deficit reported last April and criticism of a $25 recommended entry fee introduced the previous year. Despite achieving record visitor numbers during his leadership, Campbell faced disillusionment from trustees and colleagues, partly due to the failure to complete plans for a new modern and contemporary art wing. In a letter on Tuesday, Campbell stated his decision was to pursue the next phase of his career. Daniel Brodsky, the museum's chair, indicated that the role will not be filled immediately, with time taken to deliberate on future leadership. The Guardian reported the resignation, highlighting ongoing institutional challenges at the New York museum.