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Trust celebrates Heritage Fund success

The Powell-Cotton Trust is awarded a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support long-term growth and sustainability GardensHouseMuseum

Unlocking the Collections: Reflections on PCT100

What happens when you invite people to see museum collections differently? Project Officer Courtney reflects on PCT100, and a year of unlocking collections through creativity and connection. GardensHouseMuseum

PCT100 Then & Now: 100 Creative Responses to 100 Years

This October, we're delighted to open PCT100 Then & Now, a special exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Powell-Cotton Trust. GardensHouseMuseum

Annual Reception 2026 and Patrons Announced

On Thursday 10th September, the Powell-Cotton Trust held our Annual Reception 2026 event to celebrate this years' successes and announce our new Patrons. GardensMuseum

Join Our PCT100 Creators Workshops

Celebrate 100 years of the Powell-Cotton Museum by taking part in a series of artist-led workshops inspired by our extraordinary collections. Museum

Enjoy Summer Savings!

We’re delighted to be part of the Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme – helping make family days out a little easier this summer. Museum

Reframing the Zulu Collection Opens This July

We are delighted to announce the opening of Reframing the Zulu Collection, a new permanent exhibition at the Powell-Cotton Museum. Museum

Museums and Board Diversity

The Powell-Cotton Trust is leading a sector-wide research and development project on Museums and Board Diversity. GardensMuseum

Sharing our collections across the museum sector

Reflections from our Decolonisation & Practice Workshop and the Museum & Heritage Show 2026.