Backlog of repairs to museums in England 'puts collections at risk'

Parliamentary committee says government only funding ‘sticking plaster’ solutions

Priceless art and the safety of visitors is being put at risk because of a backlog of essential maintenance work at some of the UK’s biggest museums, a report has found.

In an investigation into the maintenance of the museum estate, the National Audit Office looked at the often bread and butter repairs which need to be made at places such as the British Museum and the V&A to help keep collections, visitors and staff safe.

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from The Guardian https://ift.tt/2UjoeZr