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NIC 91Library, archives, museum and other cultural activities

Division · National Industrial Classification (2025)

Where 91 sits

  1. S Arts, sports and recreation
  2. 91 Library, archives, museum and other cultural activities

Contains 4 narrower codes

What 91 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 nature reserves activities. These activities include the identification, collection, inventory, conservation-restoration and mediation of cultural or natural, tangible and intangible heritage.
  • It also includes the preservation and exhibition of objects, sites and natural wonders of historical, cultural or educational interest (e.g. world heritage sites, etc).

What 91 excludes

  • Manufacture of musical instruments, 3220
  • Restoration activity of organs and other historical musical instruments, see 3319
  • Renovation and restoration of historical sites and buildings, see section F
  • Retail sale of second-hand goods, see 4774
  • Retail sale of paintings and sculptures (activities of commercial art galleries), see 4769
  • Transport and storage activities, see division 52
  • Insurance activities, see division 66
  • Judicial auctions, see 6910
  • Architectural activities relating to the rehabilitation or restoration of cultural heritage properties, see 7110
  • Research activities, conservation sciences devoted to cultural heritage, see 72
  • The activities of the guides-lecturers, see 7990
  • Third-party archiving activities, see 9112
  • Sports and amusement and recreation activities such as the operation of bathing beaches and recreation parks, see division 93

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