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  • Museums and libraries

    Libraries NI, National Museums Northern Ireland and the NI Museums Council.

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    Libraries

    Information about the public library service including the functions of the NI Library Authority (Libraries NI) and the Public Records Office of Northern Ireland.

    Museums

    Information about National Museums NI, Northern Ireland Museums Council, Armagh Observatory and Planetarium.

    Related to Museums and libraries

    Most recent publications

    • Partnership Agreement between the Department for Communities and Northern Ireland Museums Council

      Published 6 September 2024
    • Partnership Agreement between the Department for Communities and Armagh Observatory and Planetarium

      Published 9 August 2024
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    Most recent news items

    • Reappointment of a Trustee to the National Museums NI Board

      Published 4 June 2025
    • Communities Minister announces £750,000 museum investment during Washington visit

      Published 11 March 2025
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    How to request information from the Department for Communities including Freedom of Information (FOI) and the use of our Publication Scheme. You may also request your own personal information, via a Right of Access Request.

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