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Statistical release provides aggregate statistics on the annual performance indicators for the 15 DCMS-sponsored museums and galleries, which are all located in England.
The Treasure Valuation Committee (TVC), comprising of independent antiques or coin experts and a representative of the hobby of metal-detecting, establishes the likely market value of each treasure find. A reward of this value can then be made to the...
As the National Museum of Arms and Armour, Royal Armouries is Britain's oldest public museum and traces its roots to the Tower of London. Royal Armouries is home to the national collections of arms and armour, including artillery, and to...
This release covers a number of performance indicators for DCMS-sponsored Museums and Galleries, covering the 2015/16 period.
The Imperial War Museum (IWM) is unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from World War 1 to the present day. It provides for, and encourages, the study and understanding of the history of...
This document details the annual report and accounts for the Victoria and Albert Museum, 2022 to 2023.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The data is collected by the museums through sample surveys, with the exception of the information on educational visits and total visits, which are based on actual counts.
Find out which admission charges to cultural exhibitions and events are exempt from VAT.
National Museums Scotland (NMS) is an executive non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government. It runs the national museums of Scotland.
A joint report by DCMS and the Wolfson Foundation on eight years of partnership funding provided by the DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement…
This report sets out a conceptual framework for understanding and reviews the evidence base around productivity in the arts, heritage and museum sectors
British Museum funding settlement letters
Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) comprises the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Observatory, and the Queen’s House. Together they work to illustrate the importance of the sea, ships, time and the stars, and their relationship with people. RMG is an executive...
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