People’s History Museum in Manchester will receive a grant of £214,300 in the latest round of funding of £4 million from DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund
The funding will improve access to the museum for people with disabilities by installing accessible doors, lifts and toilets, improving stairs and walkways with handrails and ramps, and installing signs around the museum to make it more accessible.
Manchester Art Gallery will £150,000 for transforming storage and access for Manchester’s Civic Collection and the
The Whitworth will get £80,000 for The Whitworth Welcome
Arts Minister Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay said:
“The DCMS/Wolfson Fund aims to make sure more people can access our brilliant museums and galleries right across the county.
“Thanks to this combination of public funding and private philanthropy, these awards will help people who may have previously found visiting museums and galleries difficult and make sure everyone can enjoy and engage with the wonderful collections and exhibitions they offer.
“With 80 percent of the money going to museums outside the capital, this funding is further evidence of the Government’s commitment to levelling up and widening access to culture.”
Paul Ramsbottom, Chief Executive of the Wolfson Foundation said:
“We’re delighted to continue our longstanding partnership with DCMS, which has now
awarded over £50 million to outstanding museums and galleries over the past two decades.
“While the projects funded are many and varied, they will all improve access to the treasures
of our museums and galleries – allowing more people to enjoy and learn from these
impressive collections, as well as safeguarding them for the future.”
