Capital projects

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

Burrell Collection named Scotland’s building of the year

Glasgow museum wins top Rias award for redevelopment that 'rejuvenated an old friend'

National Science and Media Museum to reopen with Hockney exhibition

Bradford museum will welcome visitors back from 8 January

New £100m visitor attraction to open in Belfast

Belfast Stories expected to completed by 2030

Wrexham’s ‘museum of two halves’ asks public to vote on new name

Venue will house national football museum and galleries dedicated to Wrexham history

Capital museum projects face uncertainty as government mulls £100m cut

Funding for National Museums Liverpool, National Railway Museum and V&A Dundee could be withdrawn

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery reopens to the public

First phase of redevelopment incudes Made in Birmingham display

V&A East Storehouse to pioneer Order an Object service for visitors

Venue aims to ‘create a new paradigm for access’ as 2025 opening date is revealed

Heritage Fund awards £30m in grants as it prepares for 30th birthday

Windrush port and Crystal Palace dinosaurs among the heritage attractions to receive lottery boost