Culture fund £495k boost for city museums

BRISTOL Museums have been awarded almost half a million pounds from a new pot aiming to keep museums open to the public.

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The £20 million fund will be distributed across museums in England to ensure they remain open, the Government announced yesterday.

The Museum Renewal Fund will be shared among 75 local and regional museums with the aim of improving and protecting public access to collections, community and educational programmes, opening hours and job opportunities for millions of visitors and local communities. The grants also aim to strengthen the museums' ability to attract tourists and employers to regions across the country, ensuring they remain fit for the future.