Bristol museums face £436k cut

Bristol City Council is considering a £436,000 cut to funding for its museums and archives.

The 10% reduction is one proposal to bridge a £19.5m budget gap. 

The council, which supports seven free-to-enter museums across the city, met on Tuesday (February 15) to discuss its budget for the next 12 months.

Chair of The Friends of Bristol Museums Sue Thurlow said the cut would cause damage for years to come, affecting museums' ability to put on large and successful exhibitions.

"The museums and galleries are vital to Bristol's post-pandemic recovery, bringing people back into the city and attracting high-spending visitors to Bristol."