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The British Museum

The British Museum is facing renewed calls for the repatriation of artifacts, with recent news highlighting controversies over ownership and the museum's role in holding cultural heritage. Simultaneously, discussions around potential entry fees for overseas visitors have emerged, sparking debate about museum accessibility and funding.

About The British Museum

The British Museum is a public institution in London, England, dedicated to human history, art, and culture.

Insights

The British Museum engagements is up 2007.33% from the previous week.
The British Museum Sentiment hit a 52-Week high of XX for the day
The British Museum Engagements hit a 52-Week high of XXXXXXXXXX for the day

Engagements: XXXXXXX (24h)

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Current Value: XXXXXXX
Daily Average: XXXXXXX
X Week: XXXXXXXXXX +2,007%
X Month: XXXXXXXXXX -XX%
X Months: XXXXXXXXXXX +190%
X Year: XXXXXXXXXXX +13%
1-Year High: XXXXXXXXXX on 2025-12-06
1-Year Low: XXXXXXX on 2025-01-30

Engagements by network (24h): News: XXXXX Reddit: XXXXX TikTok: XXXXXXX X: XXXXXX YouTube: XXXXXXX

Mentions: XXX (24h)

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Current Value: XXX
Daily Average: XXX
X Week: XXXXX -XX%
X Month: XXXXX -XX%
X Months: XXXXXX +12%
X Year: XXXXXX -XX%
1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-10-20
1-Year Low: XXX on 2025-01-11

Mentions by network (24h): News: XX Reddit: XXX TikTok: XXXXX X: XXXXX YouTube: XXXXX

Creators: XXX (24h)

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XXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning The British Museum in the last XX hours which is down XX% from XXX in the previous XX hours Daily Average: XXX
X Week: XXXXX -XX%
X Month: XXXXX -XX%
X Months: XXXXXX +12%
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1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-10-20
1-Year Low: XXX on 2025-01-11

The most influential creators that mention The British Museum in the last XX hours

Creator	Rank	Followers	Posts	Engagements
@britishmuseum	X	XXXXXXX	XX	XXXXXX
@theotherbritishmuseum	X	XXXXXXXXX	XX	XXXXXX
@ghostofhellas	X	XXXXXXX	X	XXXXXX
@allie_202_	X	XXXXXXX	X	XXXXX
@tomandjavi	X	XXXXX	X	XXXXX
@zarahoneysuckleandjoe	X	XXXXX	X	XXXXX
@abroadxstories	X	XXXXXXX	X	XXXXX
@ryansknowledgeroom	X	XXXXXX	X	XXXXX
@theotherbritishmuseum	X	XXXXX	X	XXXXX
@RickStevesEuropeOfficial	XX	XXXXXXXXX	X	XXXXX

Sentiment: XX%

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Daily Average: XX%
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1-Year High: XX% on 2025-12-06
1-Year Low: XX% on 2025-01-27

Most Supportive Themes:

Cultural Heritage and Artifacts: (40%) Discussions about the British Museum's collection, its origins, and display, focusing on historical artifacts and their cultural significance.
Museum Operations and Exhibitions: (30%) Information regarding the British Museum's daily operations, current and upcoming exhibitions, and visitor experiences.
Historical Narratives and Education: (20%) Posts that delve into the historical context of artifacts, offering educational insights and exploring narratives related to the museum's collection.

Most Critical Themes:

Repatriation and Ownership Disputes: (70%) Content focusing on the controversial topic of artifact repatriation, with calls for the return of items to their countries of origin.
Funding and Institutional Challenges: (30%) Discussions highlighting concerns about the British Museum's funding and the potential impact of budget cuts on cultural institutions.

Top The British Museum News

Top news links shared on social in the last XX hours

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"Video: Hundreds of artefacts stolen from UK museum"
News Link @smh 2025-12-11T23:25Z 228.6M followers, X engagements

"We need to talk about entry fee price discrimination: Should overseas visitors pay for our museums The Independent"
News Link @Independent 2025-12-11T19:20Z 228.6M followers, XX engagements

"In pictures: Kingdom of Ife at the British Museum"
News Link @guardian 2022-10-19T14:45Z 228.6M followers, 548.8K engagements

"Easter Islanders call for return of statue from British Museum British Museum The Guardian"
News Link @guardian 2020-08-05T12:00Z 228.6M followers, 6.6M engagements