Museums and Galleries
Commons · Question 92527 · Tabled 19 Nov 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Damian Hinds
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will consider the potential merits of introducing a statutory definition of civic museums to include independent museums.
Answer
Answered by Ian Murray, 27 Nov 2025
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has no statutory definition for ‘civic museums’ as this is a label originating within the museums sector, which museums may choose to self-identify under. DCMS is advised by Arts Council England on the categoris...