Bloomberg Donates £20M, 14,000 Artefacts to London Museum

Bloomberg Philanthropies has made a landmark contribution to the London Museum, donating £20 million and over 14,000 Roman artefacts, marking the largest private donation and archaeological archive in the museum's history. The artefacts, primarily linked to the Temple of Mithras, were excavated during the construction of Bloomberg's European headquarters between 2012 and 2014. The donation aims to support the museum's relocation to Smithfield, set to open in 2026, with plans to attract over two million visitors annually. Museum Director Sharon Ament hailed the collection as a 'momentous gift' that will serve as a lasting legacy for London, while Mayor Sadiq Khan praised the collaboration between public and private sectors. The artefacts include significant Roman writing tablets, providing insights into early Roman London. Bloomberg's founder, Michael R. Bloomberg, emphasized the importance of connecting with the ancient voices of London’s inhabitants through this gift.