British Museum removes word ‘Palestine’ from some displays
The Guardian World
by Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondentFebruary 16, 2026
Museum revises labelling on maps and panels, saying term used inaccurately and no longer historically neutral
The British Museum has removed the word “Palestine” from some of its displays, saying the term was used inaccurately and is no longer historically neutral.
Maps and information panels in the museum’s ancient Middle East galleries had referred to the eastern Mediterranean coast as Palestine, with some people described as being “of Palestinian descent”.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/16/2026