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  • Chance to keep Guardi masterpiece in the UK

    Temporary export bar placed on 1768 painting of Venice's famous Rialto Bridge.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DCMS/Wolfson: a public-private partnership

    New publication looks back at eight years of investment in museums and galleries.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Speech to the Museums Association Conference

    Brighton

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Festival celebrates North West’s transport

    From classic cars to the latest hybrid vehicles, the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) is this week showcasing transport through the ages.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £3.5m museum redevelopment unveiled

    The Royal Armouries has completed a major redevelopment of its museum at Fort Nelson

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Departmental Business Plans published

    An updated assessment of when the Government will implement its commitments.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Treasures of Heaven exhibition

    Saints, relics and devotion in medieval Europe.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Long lost painting by Watteau, La Surprise is under threat of export

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on the outstanding painting by Jean-Antoine Watteau, La Surprise. 

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Science fiction explored

    Out of this world British Library exhibition. See how science fiction has influenced scientific discovery through a new exhibition at the…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Spending Review 2010

    Sporting and cultural core protected for the long term despite DCMS budget cut by 25%.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Arts fundraising seminars from the 'turnaround king'

    Michael Kaiser shares his expertise with arts organisations across England.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Big increase in archaeological finds by the public

    British Museum announces figures as antiquities and treasure report is launched.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Farrer and Co seminar on art and heritage

    Thank you Stephen for your introduction and for inviting me to speak today at this important seminar. I am happy to take questions from the …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Public, political and diplomatic figures select works from the Government Art Collection for Whitechapel Gallery exhibition

    The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and others visit first ever public exhibition of the Government Art Collection at the Whitechapel.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Islanders discuss return of ancestral remains

    Ed Vaizey has met representatives from a group of islands who are arranging the return of human remains kept in the Natural History Museum.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Philanthropist gives £8.2m to cultural organisations

    Ministers welcome announcement from Clore Duffield Foundation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chancellor announces tax breaks for philanthropists

    Budget includes raft of measures which will benefit the arts and support digital and creative industries.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Museums in running for £100,000 Art Fund Prize

    Ten museums included on the long list for the UK’s largest arts prize.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £8m fund to be opened to museums and galleries

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey announces DCMS/Wolfson Improvement Fund

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government matches philanthropy funding for £8 million investment in museums and galleries

    Museums and galleries across England will be able to bid for a slice of £8 million funding to improve displays, increase access and enhance public spaces.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government