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Located in London’s East End, the Museum of the Home depicts the quintessential style of English middle-class living rooms. Its collections of furniture, textiles, paintings and decorative arts are displayed in a series of period rooms from 1600 to the...
Find out if you qualify for Museums and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief for Corporation Tax and what you can claim.
Application guidance for the DCMS/Wolfson Fund, which is launching a new round of funding worth £4 million over the next two years.
The Commission's views on the need for a museum or art gallery to satisfy a criterion of merit in order to be recognised as charitable.
This report is an overview of the partnerships of the 22 national UK museums, revealing how museum partnerships benefit partners, audiences and wider society.
This short guidance note provides detail on the broadening of the VAT refund scheme for museums and galleries on 3 May 2018.
This report is an overview of the partnerships of the 17 national UK museums, revealing how museum partnerships benefit partners, audiences and wider society.
The Imperial War Museum (IWM) is unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from World War 1 to the present day. It provides for, and encourages, the study and understanding of the history of...
You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you’re permanently importing museum and gallery exhibits into the UK.
Analysis of the Museums questions in the Taking Part Survey
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...
This page brings together research, guidance and estimates to help government and private organisations consider the value of culture and heritage capital.
National responsibilities for national museums.
This tax information and impact note is about changes to the list of museums and galleries who can use the VAT refund scheme.
Find out which admission charges to cultural exhibitions and events are exempt from VAT.
How Government supports museums in England.
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