Funding

Scottish museums’ finances are ‘more fragile than ever’

Visitor numbers surpass pre-pandemic levels but 11% of venues fear closure, finds new MGS survey

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Funding for National Museums Liverpool, National Railway Museum and V&A Dundee could be withdrawn

In brief | Latest news from museums, galleries and heritage

Tilly Blyth joins Weald & Downland Museum | Touring Exhibitions Group rebrands | Flood-hit railway museum receives fundraising boost

Chancellor asked to provide £20m emergency funding for civic museums

Some local institutions are under imminent threat of closure, warns English Civic Museums Network

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

Galleries in limbo as Creative Scotland delays crucial funding decisions

'Extremely uncertain future' for applicants as funding body halts allocations until 2025

AHRC programme boosts heritage science and conservation

Tate, National Trust, Historic Environment Scotland and London’s National Gallery among those taking part in the programme

Museum of Welsh Cricket among six local venues to share £1.2m

Capital grants will support organisations to build resilience and sustainability

In brief | Latest news, funding and moves in the sector

English Heritage hunts for 'lost' blue plaques | NMS acquires photography collection | All change at Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

It’s time for a rallying cry to the new government

With a fresh culture secretary in post, plus many young MPs spread across the UK, now is the moment to advocate for the vital role museums play. By Simon Stephens

Additional £50m pledged towards London Museum redevelopment

Funding will come from the City of London Corporation and the Mayor of London

Welsh museum and culture bodies get share of £5m funding boost

Support comes after sectors warned of financial pressure following government budget cuts