Division · NACE Rev. 2.1

91 Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities

active

Includes

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

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

What changed from NACE Rev. 2

Per the official Eurostat correspondence table (NACE Rev. 2 → NACE Rev. 2.1):

NACE Rev. 2 origin	Heading (Rev. 2)	Mapping	Type
33	Repair and installation of machinery and equipment	NACE Rev. 2 division 33 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 divisions 03, 33, 91	49:48
41	Construction of buildings	NACE Rev. 2 division 41 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 divisions 41, 43, 68, 91	49:48
90	Creative, arts and entertainment activities	NACE Rev. 2 division 90 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 divisions 90, 91	49:48
91	Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities	NACE Rev. 2 division 91 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 division 91	49:48

Groups within 91

Code	Heading
91.1	Library and archive activities
91.2	Museum, collection, historical site and monument activities
91.3	Conservation, restoration and other support activities for cultural heritage
91.4	Botanical and zoological garden and nature reserve activities

Related codes

Reference data

Code	91
Level	Division
Parent	S
Classification	NACE Rev. 2.1
Legal basis	Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/137
Source	Eurostat (ShowVoc dissemination platform)
Data checked	2026-07-20