"The capital's national museums and galleries have been free for all visitors since 2001 and their accessibility has been cited as a 'one of the top motivators for international tourism to this country'."
"The government believes charging international visitors at national museums could provide significant benefits. It could underpin our commitment to ensure art and culture is accessible, representative and shared across the country."
"'We will work with the museum sector to explore options for charging international visitors that will deliver benefits for the sector and we will provide an update before the end of the year.'"
The UK government is exploring options to enhance art funding, including charging international visitors for access to national museums. Since 2001, these institutions have been free for all, attracting significant international tourism. Approximately 43% of visitors to major museums are from abroad. The proposal, suggested by Margaret Hodge, aims to support the financial resilience of museums while maintaining accessibility for UK residents. The government plans to collaborate with the museum sector to assess the potential benefits and implementation of this charging system.
Read at Time Out London
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