Monmouth Shire Hall project to receive £1.5 million grant
Councillor Sara Burch, Monmouthshire County Council's cabinet member for rural affairs, housing and tourism, said: "The National Lottery Heritage Fund, together with support from Welsh Government and local funds, will allow us to transform Shire Hall into a wonderful museum, showcasing the Nelson Collection and the history of Monmouth and telling many other important stories in accessible and engaging ways.
"We will continue to work with the people of Monmouth and Monmouth Town Council to bring this vision to life."
The project will deliver new gallery spaces, a modern heating system, and areas designed to generate income, supporting the building's long-term sustainability and environmental goals.
It will also prioritise community engagement through volunteering opportunities, events, and activities.
Andrew White, director of The National Lottery Heritage Fund in Wales, said: "We know that heritage can play a huge role in bringing people together and creating a sense of pride in people's hometowns and cities, and in turn boosting the local economy.
"That is why we're delighted to award £1.5 million to transform Monmouth's historic Shire Hall into an inspiring community museum."
Additional funding has been provided by the Welsh Government's Cultural Transformational Capital Programme.
More information about the project is available on the MonLife website.
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