The Royal Cornwall Museum has announced that its Shining a Light on the Heritage of Cornwall project has been awarded a £50,000 grant.

The grant, awarded by the Department of Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) and the Wolfson Foundation, will be used to revamp the museums lighting.

The new technology will be added in a sympathetic way to the existing architecture, ensuring that the best interests of the building is looked after.

The one year project will see the new lighting in place by spring 2018, alongside extensive plans to stimulate the interest of the public in the museum, and support the growth of visitor numbers.

Matt Hancock, Minister for Digital and Culture, said: "Our museums and galleries are among the best in the world and we should be rightly proud of these institutions.

"We want people to be able to enjoy world-leading culture wherever they live and whatever their background.

"These grants will make an important contribution toward increasing access to their wonderful collections and improving the visitor experience at museums right across the country.

"I applaud the Wolfson Foundation's generosity in once again matching the Government's investment pound for pound in this important work."

Ian Wall, director of the Royal Cornwall Museum, said: "This is fantastic news and we are delighted that the DCMS and Wolfson Foundation are able to support us with this grant.

"The Royal Cornwall Museum is fortunate to be custodian of one of Cornwall's most varied and historically important collections.

"This award will allow us to improve the display of our collection for the enjoyment all our visitors and to cherish and maintain it for the benefit of generations to come."