Written questions

Museums and Galleries: Exhibitions

Commons · Question 27678 · Tabled 7 Sep 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 10 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Vikki Slade

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will take steps to expand the eligibility criteria for Museum and Gallery Exhibition Tax Relief to include local authority-operated museums.

Answer

Answered by James Murray, 10 Sep 2026

The Government supports museums and galleries through both public spending and the tax system. In 2025/26, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport provided over £500 million in grants to museums and galleries across England. Museums and Galleries Exh...