Return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece: Prospects for a Permanent Loan
June 7, 2025
It seems that the Parthenon Marbles are returning to Greece, as the president of the British Museum has agreed to hand them over. A deal between the Greek government and the British Museum is likely to proceed, despite the need to amend the British Museum Act of 1963. The Greek government asserts its legal claim to the sculptures, making it unlikely they will return to Britain. The British Museum maintains its position that discussions for cooperation are ongoing.