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...