The team at St Albans Museums have teased "exciting things" after they were awarded £85,000 from a new government scheme.
This morning (October 8), the government has announced a £20 million fund which will be distributed across museums in England to ensure they remain open.
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 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.
"We are delighted to have received a Museum Renewal Fund award," a spokesperson for St Albans Museums began.
"We are grateful to Arts Council England and DCMS for their support. Combined with the support we receive from St Albans City and District Council, this vital fund will help St Albans Museums ensure that people continue to have access to great arts and culture where they live.
"Museums bring people together to connect with their heritage, the world around them, and with each other. They sit at the heart of communities and act as custodians of the nation’s stories for current and future generations."
The organisation is responsible for St Albans Museum & Gallery in the city centre and Verulamium Museum in St Michael's Street.
The latter reopened in September with a new "cutting-edge" and "sustainable roof" after temporarily closing for essential repairs.
"As a sector, museums have also been shown to deliver over £1.45 billion of economic output locally, regionally and nationally," the spokesperson continued.
"This equates to approximately £3 for every £1 of public sector investment.
"We are pleased that Arts Council England and DCMS understand the value of museums and we look forward to continuing working with them.
"Watch this space for more updates from the museums - exciting things are coming over the next few months!"
To find out more about St Albans Museums visit https://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/
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