British Museum removes Sackler family name from galleries

The British Museum in London has reached an agreement to remove the Sackler name from all galleries, rooms and endowments the family had supported. Photograph: A Astes/Alamy

The British Museum has become the latest cultural organisation to remove the Sackler family name from galleries and rooms they have supported.

George Osborne, the museum’s chair, announced the move on Twitter, saying: “We’re moving into a new era, presenting our great collection in different ways for new audiences.”