Museum accounts

The Annual Report and Accounts describe how the Museum's resources are spent and provide an overview of its activities. The accounts are audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General and laid before Parliament each year.

The Annual Report and Accounts, including the audit report from previous years, are available online, from The Stationery Office (a fee is payable) or from the Museum Directorate by email or telephone +44 (0)20 7942 5480.

Download the Annual Report and Accounts 2006-2007

Download the Annual Report and Accounts 2005-2006

Download the Annual Report and Accounts 2004-2005

Cartoon image of a hatchet fish on a museum pass

In World War II the Museum was used as a secret base to develop new gadgets for allied spies, including an exploding rat!