NORTH East Museums has been allocated more than £430,000 by the Government.
The organisation has received £438,300 in UK taxpayer funding from the Government’s £20 million Museums Renewal Fund, awarded by Arts Council England on behalf of the Department of Culture, Media and Sport.
Keith Merrin, director of North East Museums, said: "We are incredibly grateful to receive £438,300 from the Museums Renewal Fund.
"The money allows us to build resilience so that we can continue to deliver enriching museum experiences for local people long into the future."
The organisation manages 12 visitor attractions across the region, including venues in Northumberland added to its portfolio in April this year.
According to North East Museums, the funding is set to go towards rising operational costs, visitor services including a new ticketing system, and to support its expanded remit.
Baroness Twycross, museums minister, said: "Museums offer a place where people from all backgrounds can learn, be inspired and delve into our rich history, helping to understand the stories that led us to where we are today."
Sir Nicholas Serota, chair of Arts Council England, said: "This funding will provide a crucial lifeline for local museums in stabilising their financial situation and building towards a sustainable future."
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