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Science Museum Group Ends BP Partnership After Contract

8/29/2026

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The Science Museum Group terminated its partnership with BP after the contract ended.
Sir Ian Blatchford said the agreement concluded at the end of its term.
BP’s support trained more than 11,000 museum professionals, reaching over 1 million UK youths.
Campaigners like Culture Unstained’s Chris Garrard praised the split after years of pressure.
The museum previously ended its Equinor partnership in 2024 and still receives funding from Adani Green Energy Ltd.

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The Science Museum Group terminated its partnership with BP after the contract ended.
Sir Ian Blatchford said the agreement concluded at the end of its term.
BP’s support trained more than 11,000 museum professionals, reaching over 1 million UK youths.
Campaigners like Culture Unstained’s Chris Garrard praised the split after years of pressure.
The museum previously ended its Equinor partnership in 2024 and still receives funding from Adani Green Energy Ltd.