Museums in Britain

Abstract

THE article in Nature of October 19, p. 769, on this subject reported that several museums must close unless financial assistance is rapidly forthcoming. The Government at present considers that financial aid is a local matter. The Royal Institution of South Wales (founded 1835) in Swansea is in a similar position to some of the museums mentioned, but fortunately local industry has come to its support. An industrial section is being formed within this Museum, members of the local University College are co-operating, and funds have been provided by industry to prevent closure.