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Review of Cultural Education in England 07/03/2012
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 measures of well-being must include cultural engagement 10/02/2012
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
Leading regional museums to be invited to join NMDC 05/01/2012
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
10 years of free entry to national museums 01/12/2011
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 responds to consultation on gifts of objects to the nation 07/10/2011
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
NMDC welcomes Government response to Hargreaves Review of IP 04/08/2011
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 strategy review consultation 11/05/2011
NMDC is seeking views to feed into a review of our strategy, vision and membership. »more
New initiative to improve sharing of expertise across UK museums 08/03/2011
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 philanthropy announcements 09/12/2010
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
Government recognises the value of national museums 20/10/2010
The Government’s CSR statement recognises the front line nature of museum services, the importance of preserving free admission and the crucial role of museums in contributing to the British economy. »more