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A checklist for artists, specialists, museum professionals, exhibitors or businesses working or touring in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
How UK museums and galleries can arrange to protect exhibits on loan from abroad from court-ordered seizure.
A temporary export bar has been placed on Michael Rysbrack’s sculpture of two ‘putti’ supporting an architrave
The purpose of these guidance notes is to provide eligible museums and galleries with the information required in order to submit a bid.
Find out which museums or galleries that offer free admission are eligible for refunds under the VAT Refund Scheme.
Get endorsement and approval to apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture - architecture, fashion, film, television.
You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you’re permanently importing museum and gallery exhibits into the UK.
Ownership of the Ministry of Defence Art Collection transferred to museums and public bodies in 2017.
Guidance from DCMS on how museums, galleries and other public buildings can prepare for an emergency or disaster.
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.
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