Transactions

Science Museum Group (ex-NMSI) has received £387,675,719 from 2 departments.

Income

Contracts

No contracts

We currently have no contracts recorded for Science Museum Group (ex-NMSI).

By department

Top departments

# Department Total spend
  1. 1

    Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport

    2020–2024

    £266 Million

    ~£53.1M/yr

  2. 2

    Department for Culture, Media and Sport

    2024–2026

    £122 Million

    ~£40.7M/yr

By expense area

Top expense areas

# Expense area Total spend
  1. 1

    GIA Museums & Galleries

    Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport · 2020–2022

    £135 Million

    ~£45.2M/yr

  2. 2

    No area specified

    Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport · 2022–2024

    £130 Million

    ~£43.4M/yr

  3. 3

    No area specified

    Department for Culture, Media and Sport · 2024–2026

    £122 Million

    ~£40.7M/yr

By expense type

Top expense types

# Expense type Total spend
  1. 1

    Grant-in-Aid (DCMS NDPBs)

    Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport · 2020–2023

    £235 Million

    ~£58.7M/yr

  2. 2

    Grant-in-Aid within boundary

    Department for Culture, Media and Sport · 2024–2026

    £122 Million

    ~£40.6M/yr

  3. 3

    Grant-in-Aid within boundary

    Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport · 2023–2024

    £28.2 Million

    ~£14.1M/yr

  4. 4

    Museum Loans (NCA) Additions

    Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport · 2023

    £1.12 Million

  5. 5

    Committtee Accommodation Costs

    Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport · 2022–2023

    £1.1 Million

    ~£550.5K/yr

  6. 6

    VAT-Recoverable Contracted-Out

    Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport · 2022–2023

    £220 Thousand

    ~£110.1K/yr

  7. 7

    Other Ceremonial Event Costs

    Department for Culture, Media and Sport · 2025

    £159 Thousand

  8. 8

    Other Ceremonial Event Costs

    Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport · 2023

    £159 Thousand

  9. 9

    Capital Grants to NPISH

    Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport · 2023

    £92 Thousand

  10. 10

    Ceremonies Events Logistics

    Department for Culture, Media and Sport · 2025

    £83.6 Thousand

Recent payments

Date Buyer Amount Expense area Expense type
2020-07-01 £10,797,500 GIA Museums & Galleries Grant-in-Aid (DCMS NDPBs)
SMG GiA July 2020
2020-04-07 £5,679,167 GIA Museums & Galleries Grant-in-Aid (DCMS NDPBs)
SMG GiA May 2020
2020-04-07 £4,679,166 GIA Museums & Galleries Grant-in-Aid (DCMS NDPBs)
SMG GiA June 2020
2020-04-01 £7,026,167 GIA Museums & Galleries Grant-in-Aid (DCMS NDPBs)
SMG GiA April 2020

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Frequently asked questions

What is the latest payment data available for Science Museum Group (ex-NMSI)?

The most recent payment data we have available for Science Museum Group (ex-NMSI) is from February 2026. Government departments and public bodies typically publish their spending data on a monthly or quarterly basis.

How has Science Museum Group (ex-NMSI)'s government income changed over time?

Science Museum Group (ex-NMSI)'s government income has decreased over time. In 2026, they received £13,034,637, compared to £69,742,091 in 2025 - a decrease of 81.3%.

How much has Science Museum Group (ex-NMSI) received from the UK government?

Science Museum Group (ex-NMSI) has received a total of £387,675,719 from UK government organisations according to our records. This income comes from 2 government buyers.

Which government departments buy from Science Museum Group (ex-NMSI)?

The top government departments buying from Science Museum Group (ex-NMSI) are Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (£265,638,103) and Department for Culture, Media and Sport (£122,037,616).