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NMDC has welcomed proposals to simplify the European Commission’s Culture and Media programmes, aid capacity building and audience development within the creative sector and maintain the EU’s existing responsibilities for cultural heritage. »more

Henley Review of Cultural Education recognises the valuable contribution museums play in the lives of children and young people and Government announces £3.6m funding for museum education. »more

NMDC argues that cultural engagement is a crucial element of individual, community and national well-being and should be included in the Government's indicators for measuring national wellbeing. »more

NMDC members have agreed to expand the membership criteria of the NMDC and invite all major grant funded museums in the Renaissance in the Regions programme to join. »more

National museums today celebrate a decade of free entry. Over 50 million people visited the UK’s national museums last year, more than double the number before the re-introduction of universal free admission in December 2001. Join the debate on Twitter#freemuseums10 »more

NMDC has submitted a response to the Government consultation on a new scheme to encourage the giving of pre-eminent objects and works of art to the Nation. »more

The Government has announced that it will be endorsing all ten recommendations made by Professor Ian Hargreaves in his independent review of intellectual property (IP) and growth. »more

NMDC is seeking views to feed into a review of our strategy, vision and membership. »more

Bodies representing museums of all kinds have joined together to collaborate on a new programme of work which aims to increase and improve the sharing of skills and expertise across the UK museum sector. »more

NMDC welcomes both Jeremy Hunt’s announcement yesterday to boost philanthropy and the tribute paid to those generous donors who have already made such an important contribution to our museums and galleries. »more