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The British Museum (BM) was the first national public museum in the world. Its permanent collection, over 8 million works, is amongst the largest and most comprehensive in existence and originates from every continent, illustrating and documenting the story of...
National Museums Liverpool (NML) is a diverse group of museums and galleries. Its collections are among the most important and varied in Europe, and contain everything from Impressionist paintings and rare beetles to a lifejacket from the Titanic and artefacts...
Find out which museums or galleries that offer free admission are eligible for refunds under the VAT Refund Scheme.
Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) comprises the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Observatory, and the Queen’s House. Together they work to illustrate the importance of the sea, ships, time and the stars, and their relationship with people. RMG is an executive...
How UK museums and galleries can arrange to protect exhibits on loan from abroad from court-ordered seizure.
Every part of England to receive funding through the latest round of the Cultural Investment Fund
These experimental statistics show the number of daily visits to DCMS sponsored museums and galleries. For final visitor figures, refer to the monthly report.
Monthly provisional statistics on the number of visits to the DCMS-sponsored museums and galleries are published here every quarter.
More than £86 million overall to be invested to develop world-class culture
The UK is a world leader and innovator in cultural heritage protection and has taken concrete steps to safeguard some of humanity’s most valued cultural heritage.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) commissioned Ipsos MORI to undertake research on the Museums and Galleries Tax Relief (MGTR).
Strategic review of those museums and galleries directly funded by DCMS.
Independent review, led by Neil Mendoza, outlining key recommendations for how government can support the museums sector in England.
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