Alva

Survey finds fastest growing household type wants more culture

But adults aged 35-54 with no children at home say cost is holding them back

Natural History Museum breaks all-time record for visitor figures

But attractions report 'toughest year since pandemic' amid cost pressures and growing competition

Slowdown in post-Covid recovery but risks pay off for some visitor attractions

British Museum retains top spot as London galleries report falling numbers in latest Alva figures

When will museums’ missing visitors return?

Footfall levels are taking time to recover but museums are finding new ways to lure the public back in through the doors

Visits to museums and galleries down 77% in 2020

Covid restrictions saw rise in visits to gardens and non-London venues

Public ‘highly cautious’ about returning to museums

Confidence in whether an attraction can maintain social distancing is crucial in determining whether people will visit