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A child interacting with one of the Reimagining Reality exhibits and shining a light onto a shape on the wall.

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Reimagining Reality wins Sustainable Project of the Year

Interactive science exhibition took home the Heritage Fund-sponsored category at the Museums + Heritage Awards.
12/05/2022
A brightly lit room with an exhibition including paper sculptures of birds and information panels
A World of Good exhibition

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Four projects shortlisted for excellence in environmental sustainability

Low-carbon renovations and exhibitions featuring recycled materials and strong environmental messages recognised in this year's Museums + Heritage Sustainable Project of the Year shortlist.
10/03/2022
Four people standing inside Alexandra Palace, socially distanced with masks on
Heritage Minister Nigel Huddleston's visit to grantee Alexandra Palace. Credit: Lloyd Winters

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The Culture Recovery Fund’s £15.5million festive boost for heritage

Nearly 140 heritage organisations across England will benefit from the government’s latest round of funding, helping to achieve financial sustainability for 2022.
17/12/2021
A blacksmith hitting metal, surrounded by a spray of sparks

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Help us shape the future of heritage funding and strategy

We’re building a new research panel, bringing together people from across the heritage sector, to share views and knowledge and influence our work.
09/11/2021
Design visual of people enjoying a garden with trees and pond, outside the Natural History Museum
Design visual of the Natural History Museum garden. Credit: Feilden Fowles and J & L Gibbons

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£3.2million for the Natural History Museum’s Urban Nature Project

A major project will support wildlife in London and other UK cities through a biodiverse green space, scientific innovation and engaging young people.
12/08/2021
Statue overlooking landscape
Marquess of Anglesey's Column

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Latest National Lottery funding opens up access to heritage

More than £14million has been awarded to projects that will help a wider range of people benefit from heritage.
05/08/2021
David Livingstone Birthplace building

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David Livingstone Birthplace re-opens

The birthplace one of Scotland’s most famous explorers has re-opened following a £6.86million National Lottery grant.
28/07/2021
Aerial view of Plymouth coast with lighthouse and dramatic sunrise
Site of the new marine park at Plymouth. Credit: Chris Gorman/Big Ladder Photography

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Heritage Horizon Awards: £50million to five life-changing projects

From the Scottish mountains to England's southwest coast, these big heritage ideas champion environmental, community and cultural heritage as part of our Heritage Horizon Awards.
13/07/2021
Ferry Meadows Country Park

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£6.5million for heritage projects in Staffordshire, Peterborough and Dudley

The projects aim to preserve key heritage sites, and will benefit a diverse range of people – from the church community to the locals of Stafford town centre. History at the Heart of Community Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archives is receiving £3,964,000 for the History at the Heart of Community
02/07/2021
An allotment with plants and greenhouse
Boundary Way allotments, Wolverhampton

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Our new report uncovers impact of COVID-19 crisis on heritage

The report provides valuable insight into how heritage was affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis over the past year and the challenges the sector still faces.
27/05/2021
Light bulbs in a line, one lit up

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Brush up your business skills and strengthen resilience

Applications are open for training and development opportunities to help heritage organisations build better businesses.
26/05/2021
People sitting at tables with modern displays of musical instruments
Music Gallery, Horniman Museum

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Museums reopen in time for International Museum Day

A huge number of museums that have received National Lottery Heritage Fund support are reopening across the UK in time for International Museum Day. To celebrate, here's a selection of what's on offer.
18/05/2021

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