Capital projects

British Museum appoints architect for major redevelopment

Lina Ghotmeh Architecture chosen ahead of four other shortlisted proposals for Western Range galleries

London Museum to create immersive exhibition in rediscovered vaults

Subterranean gallery will showcase ‘never-before-seen archaeological treasures’

Royal Museums Greenwich gets £1.25m towards Royal Observatory revamp

Institution among several museums and galleries to benefit from Wolfson Foundation grants

Victoria Tower Gardens named one of Europe’s most endangered heritage sites

Europa Nostra says planned Holocaust memorial development would ‘irreversibly transform’ character of civic park

Tate secures Heritage Fund grant for St Ives site

Palais de Danse to be transformed into immersive recreation of Barbara Hepworth’s studio

Millennium projects, 25 years on: A cultural legacy?

With many millennium venues celebrating their silver anniversary this year, we explore the era's impact on the cultural landscape

Tullie museum announces plans for full reopening

Carlisle institution will unveil new facilities in spring after 13-month revamp

Museum openings and expansions coming up in 2025

From London to the Scottish Highlands, we take a look at some of the exciting capital projects due to complete this year

Minister approves plans for multimillion-pound museum in Derry-Londonderry

Originally planned as a maritime museum, the project’s remit has now expanded to tell a broader range of stories

Paisley Museum redevelopment costs spiral by £12.5m

Project has been affected by construction problems and soaring inflation

In brief | Latest moves, projects and developments in the sector

King’s Tower opens to public | National Portrait Gallery immersive partnership | V&A Wedgwood acquisition

Fit-out starts at Hull Maritime Museum

The £12m revamp is expected to be complete in spring 2026