Roles and responsibilities
Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments referring to the Museum
Publication: National Maritime Museum Act 1934
Description: The Act of Parliament founding the Museum
Posting date: November 2002
Availability: Online: PDF
To view: In Museum Library
By post: On request to Museum Secretary Charges apply
Notes: Also available from TSO
Publication: National Maritime Museum Act 1989
Description: The Act of Parliament transferring the buildings and estate to the Trustees
Posting date: November 2002
Availability: Online: Word PDF
To view: In Museum Library
By post: On request to Museum Secretary Charges apply
Notes: Also available from TSO
Publication: Museums and Galleries Act 1992
Description: The Act of Parliament revising certain provisions of the 1934 Act relating to accounting procedure and responsibilities for appointments.
Posting date: November 2002
Availability: Online: Word PDF
To view: In Museum Library
By post: On request to Museum Secretary Charges apply
Notes: Also available from TSO
Publication: Management Statement
Description: The Management Statement between the Department for Culture Media and Sport and the National Maritime Museum. It details matters of governance, responsibilities and accountability
Posting date: April 2003
Availability: Online: Word PDF
To view: In Museum Library
By post: On request to Museum Secretary Charges apply
Publication: Financial Memorandum
Description: The Financial Memorandum between the Department for Culture Media and Sport and the National Maritime Museum controlling the Museums income and expenditure
Posting date: April 2003
Availability: Online: Word PDF
To view: In Museum Library
By post: On request to Museum Secretary Charges apply