Museums, libraries and archives

The brand-new museum Showtown leads the way in the cultural regeneration of the UK’s first mass seaside resort.

Through the collection of stories, this project will document the lived experiences of transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people in Cumbria.

A collaborative effort will record and share Northern Ireland’s modern LGBTQ+ history.

This project has improved the condition of one of the UK’s finest examples of Victorian Gothic architecture, and opened up spaces to the public for the first time.

Our funding has enabled the museum to move into a Victorian custody block, the last of its kind in the country.

A programme of museum residencies for women will offer upskilling opportunities and improve inclusivity in the heritage sector.

This bold heritage-led regeneration project aims to create inspiring experiences and learnings on faith for visitors to County Durham.

10 accessible gallery spaces boasting the work of pioneering Scottish artists have transformed visitors’ experience of the national collection.

The Room to Grow project has transformed the former Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum into a new and engaging space for all.

This project will restore the former headquarters of the African National Congress at 28 Penton Street, London, creating a new centre to share the stories of South Africa's liberation.

The acquisition of a portrait of writer D H Lawrence celebrates Nottingham’s UNESCO City of Literature and opens up new avenues for engaging with diverse communities.

Through the collection of real-life stories, this project aims to spotlight the LGBTQ+ community’s contribution to the railways for the first time.