Capital projects

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Poole Museum and Bronte Society among recipients of £24m arts council funding

Capital investment will support building works, new equipment and environmental sustainability measures

New Scottish galleries attract half a million visitors

The spaces at the National in Edinburgh opened at the end of September 2023

Mend supports 26 museum infrastructure projects in latest funding round

Dinosaur Isle museum on Isle of Wight and Discovery Museum in Newcastle among recipients

Perth Museum to open following £27m development

Venue will feature permanent displays, cafe, shop, learning and event spaces and temporary exhibition galleries

Blackpool’s £13m entertainment museum prepares to raise the curtain

Showtown will feature six galleries covering the town's history of showbiz, circus and seaside life

Museum Estate and Development to distribute almost £24m in fourth round

DCMS announces next tranche of funding for maintenance and infrastructure projects

Museums secure funding for redevelopment projects

Norfolk Museums Service, Glasgow Life and Royal Cornwall Museum reveal ambitious plans

New firm appointed to Liverpool museums project following Adjaye allegations

Architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios will lead transformation of International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum

Museums in Brighton and Dorset to benefit from lottery grants

Royal Pavilion Garden to be restored to original Regency design with £4.3m from Heritage Fund

Architect appointed for Vestry House Museum revamp

Redevelopment by Waltham Forest Council is supported by levelling-up money

Perth Museum reveals opening date

Jacobite treasures will go on public display for the first time in March 2024