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A scheme for the gifting of cultural objects in exchange for tax reductions
Current research and findings relating to the Culture and Heritage Capital programme.
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.
An alternative to insurance for art and cultural objects on public exhibition in the UK.
What you need to know and do to export or import objects of cultural interest.
Find out what you should include in a heritage management plan, who to consult and the approval process for conditionally exempt properties.
This Privacy Notice explains who is processing your data, the personal data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what your legal rights are.
Under section 19 of the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 local authorities may make byelaws regulating the use of library facilities run by each authority under the Act.
Application guidance for the DCMS/Wolfson Fund, which is launching a new round of funding worth £4 million, with funds needing to be spent by March 2027.
What you need to know about being part of the Participation Survey.
When planning an event, make sure that your security operatives are complying with the law.
A checklist for performing artists, creatives, management and production staff in the performing arts touring in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
The Economic Estimates series include Official and Accredited Official Statistics published by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
This page includes the questionnaires completed by respondents for the Participation Survey.
This guidance is for use by all custodians of commemorative heritage assets needing advice on how to deal with calls to relocate or remove them from public display.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Toolkit and case studies to support those looking at alternative delivery models for their library services.
Summary details for the 6 projects that have been funded following the AHRC/DCMS Culture and Heritage Capital Research Call.
The purpose of these guidance notes is to provide eligible museums and galleries with the information required in order to submit a bid.
How UK museums and galleries can arrange to protect exhibits on loan from abroad from court-ordered seizure.
The Department for Culture Media and Sport has published the Treasure Act 1996 Code of Practice (Revised) England and Wales.
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