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  • Winners of £4 million DCMS Wolfson fund announced

    35 museums and galleries across the country will receive grants of up to £300,000

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Trustees Reappointed at the British Library

    The Secretary of State has reappointed Tracy Chevalier and Dr Simon Thurley as Trustees of the British Library for a terms of four years from 1 April 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Natural History Museum Reappointment

    The Secretary of State has reappointed Professor Sir Stephen Sparks to the board of the Natural History Museum on the nomination of the Royal Society for a second term of four years from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2022.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Extension of two Trustees at the National Museums Liverpool

    The Secretary of State has extended the terms of Carmel Booth and Dr Nicola Thorp at National Museums Liverpool by one year from 25 January 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Trustee Appointed to the Royal Museums Greenwich

    The Prime Minister has appointed Alastair Marsh as Audit and Risk Trustee of Royal Museums Greenwich for a term of four years commencing on 3 December 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A record year for culture in the Northern Powerhouse

    More than 5 million people enjoyed the government-sponsored museums and galleries in the Northern Powerhouse between April and October 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • V&A Dundee is ready to open its doors

    Iconic cultural institution arrives in Scotland causing great excitement

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • John Booth Appointed as a Trustee of Tate

    The Prime Minister has appointed John Booth as a Trustee of the Tate for a term of four years from 20 August 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Government renews its commitment to return Nazi-looted art to rightful owners

    The UK Government will call for stronger efforts to return Nazi-looted art to its original owners at the first European conference dedicated to the issue in five years.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • #CultureisDigital – have your say

    Join the conversation on how culture and digital technology can work better together.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Karen Bradley welcomes DCMS Ministers

    Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport Karen Bradley has today announced her full ministerial team and their portfolios.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Prime Minister reappoints three trustees of the British Museum

    The Rt Hon Theresa May MP has reappointed Patricia Cumper MBE, Sir Deryck Maughan and The Lord Sassoon for terms of four years, ending on 26 September 2021.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Prime Minister reappoints a trustee of the National Portrait Gallery

    The Rt Hon Theresa May MP has reappointed Dr Andrew Roberts for a term of four years, ending on 31 May 2021.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 1,600 responses to Museums Review call for evidence

    More than 1,600 people responded to the call for evidence in the Museums Review - the first government review of the sector in over a decade.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Prime Minister Reappoints Dr Brian Allen to the Board of the National Portrait Gallery

    Theresa May has reappointed Dr Brian Allen to the Board of the National Portrait Gallery for a term of four years, ending on 2 September 2020.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Prime Minister extends term of Imperial War Museum Trustee

    Theresa May has extended the term of appointment of Dame Judith Mayhew Jonas until 11 November 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Prime Minister reappoints Trustee to the Board of the British Museum

    Theresa May has reappointed The Hon Nigel Boardman to the Board of the British Museum for a term of four years, ending on 31 December 2020

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New ministerial team at DCMS confirmed

    The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has welcomed a number of new ministers, following appointments made by the new Prime Minister Theresa May.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Prime Minister Appoints Dr Aminul Hoque MBE to the Board Of Royal Museums Greenwich

    David Cameron has appointed Dr Aminul Hoque as a Trustee for Royal Museums Greenwich for a term of four years, running from 5 September 2016 to 4 September 2020

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Culture Secretary Appoints Three New Board Members of the Horniman Museum and Gardens

    Culture Secretary, John Whittingdale, has appointed Caroline Cole, Surojit Ghosh and Nico Iacuzzi as Board Members of the Horniman Museum and Gardens for terms of four years each, commencing on 7 July 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government