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Opened in 1901, the Horniman was designed in the Arts and Crafts style. It was founded by Frederick Horniman, who had inherited his father’s tea business, which by 1891 had become the world’s biggest tea trading company. It specialises in...
More than £86 million overall to be invested to develop world-class culture
Guidance from DCMS on how museums, galleries and other public buildings can prepare for an emergency or disaster.
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...
Artworks from the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle chosen to adorn the corridors of Number 10 Downing Street.
Find out which admission charges to cultural exhibitions and events are exempt from VAT.
This short guidance note provides detail on the broadening of the VAT refund scheme for museums and galleries on 3 May 2018.
Find out what a charity is, how VAT affects charities, how to treat a charity's income for VAT and what VAT reliefs a charity can get on what it buys.
Monthly provisional statistics on the number of visits to the DCMS-sponsored museums and galleries are published here every quarter.
Working with the EU in the art market sector.
What we're doing to improve collections and exhibitions, and to make sure everyone can continue to access our national museums.
This page brings together research, guidance and estimates to help government and private organisations consider the value of culture and heritage capital.
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...
The Royal Marines Museum (RMM) explores the history of the Royal Marines from their origins in 1664 as Sea Soldiers through to current day operations around the world. It tells stories of past and present marines with a vast collection...
Application guidance for the DCMS/Wolfson Fund, which is launching a new round of funding worth £4 million over the next two years.
Find out if your ivory item may qualify for the pre-1918 outstandingly high artistic, cultural or historical value exemption, how to apply and what to do if it is refused or revoked.
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