York Museums Trust

Identity area

Type of entity

Corporate body

Authorized form of name

York Museums Trust

Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules

  • York Museums Trust; 2002-present

Description area

Dates of existence

2002-present

History

Created in 2002 as a charitable trust to run York Art Gallery, York Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum and Gardens and York St Mary's. The buildings and collections remain the property of the council, who also provide part of the funding. Carried outread more

Functions, occupations and activities

Managing the Art Gallery, Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum and Gardens and St Mary's. Responsible for collections and service development. Educational and leisure outreach work.

General context

Created in 2002 as a charitable trust to run York Art Gallery, York Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum and Gardens and York St Mary's. The buildings and collections remain the property of the council, who also provide part of the funding. Carried outread more

Control area

Authority record identifier

GB0192-143

Institution identifier

GB0192

Rules and/or conventions used

International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa