Supporting Museums
England has some of the finest regional museums in the world, with extraordinary collections ranging from the earliest prehistory to modern art and science. We are the national development agency for museums in England. We champion, develop and invest public money from the government and the National Lottery to help develop museums for as many people as possible across the country.
National Lottery Project Grants
National Lottery Project Grants
We welcome applications to National Lottery Project Grants from Accredited and non-Accredited museums for projects focused on museum practice. All types of museums are also eligible to apply for arts-focused projects.
The Mendoza Review
The Mendoza Review
An Independent review, led by Neil Mendoza, that outlined key recommendations for how we can better support the museums sector in England.
Our response to the Mendoza Review
14 November 2017Responding to the publication of the Mendoza Review: an independent review of museums in England.
Securing a bright future for museums in England
11 September 2018Memorandum of Understanding between Arts Council England and Heritage Lottery Fund establishes stronger partnership to support Museums
Museums and collections at risk
Museums and Collections at Risk
We have updated our joint statement with 16 museum funders and sector bodies about heritage, museums and collections at risk, outlining our co-ordinated approach to helping organisations at real risk of long-term closure or insolvency.
Character Matters
Character Matters
A report looking into the attitudes, behaviours and skills needed in the UK museum workforce for the next 10 years.
Following the 2016 publication of Character Matters: Attitudes, behaviours and skills in the UK Museum Workforce the UK Museums Workforce Steering Group published a delivery plan to focus priorities and resources from April 2018 to March 2020, to deliver on the recommendations from the report. A year on this annual summary looks at the progress and key next steps.
Other ways we support museums
Museums newsletter
Museums newsletter
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