91
Division
Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities
SDMX: S91
Division Level
2 Depth
4 Children
3 Siblings
📋 Official Classification Notes
✓ Includes
This division includes the activities of libraries and archives; the operation of museums of all kinds, heritage collections of all types, including library and archival documents, botanical and zoological gardens; the operation of archaeological and historical sites or buildings and the activities of nature reserves. These activities include the identification, collection, inventory, conservation/restoration and mediation of cultural or natural, tangible and intangible heritage.
+ Also Includes
It also includes the preservation and exhibition of objects, sites and natural wonders of historical, cultural or educational interest (for example, World Heritage Sites).
✗ Excludes
This division excludes: - manufacture of musical instruments, see 32.20 - renovation, renewal, reconstruction and retrofitting of historical and archaeological sites and buildings, see 43.99 - retail sale of paintings and sculptures (activities of commercial art galleries), see 47.69 - retail sale of second-hand goods, see 47.79 - transport and storage activities, see division 52 - insurance activities, see division 66 - architectural activities to support the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage properties, see 71.11 - research activities, conservation sciences devoted to cultural heritage, see division 72 - activities of tourist guides and lecturers, see 79.90 - sports, amusement and recreation activities (e.g. the operation of bathing beaches and recreation parks), see division 93 - repair of musical instruments not considered cultural heritage and non-historical, see 95.29
Frequently Confused With
32.20
Manufacture of musical instruments
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43.99 Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
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47.69 Retail sale of cultural and recreational goods n.e.c.
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47.79 Retail sale of second-hand goods
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52 Warehousing, storage and support activities for transportation
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Sub-categories
4 91.1
Library and archive activities
This group includes activities related to the management, care, preservation and assessment of libraries and archives. T
91.2
Museum, collection, historical site and monument activities
This group includes the operation, management, care, preservation, exhibition and assessment of cultural heritage: tangi
91.3
Conservation, restoration and other support activities for cultural heritage
91.4
Botanical and zoological garden and nature reserve activities
Data source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) —
UK SIC 2026
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