Free entry

Them and us | The growing divide between nationals and regionals

Inequalities in the sector are fuelling debate about philanthropy and free entry. Geraldine Kendall Adams reports

Work is starting on a new strategic framework for museums, DCMS confirms

Sector strategy, free admission policy and national museum security under the microscope at committee hearing

National museums to work with budget airline industry on new charging model

Changes may include new customer services approach and a series of ‘add-ons’ for visitors

‘Serious reservations’ about proposal to scrap free entry for overseas visitors

Concern in museum sector as DCMS and ACE accept recommendations of Hodge review

Public poll shows strong support for tourist tax to keep national museums free

Almost three-quarters of people would back ring-fenced levy to help sector maintain free entry

A new era for culture in England

The review of Arts Council England urges a radical overhaul that could have far-reaching implications for museums and galleries

Sector’s funding woes spark renewed debate about free entry

​A number of leaders say their views have changed but others say policy delivers a huge range of benefits​

Council introduces entry charge at Museum of Oxford despite objections

Local stakeholders warn that decision to implement £4 charge comes with ‘more risk than reward’

Welsh Government failing to adequately support free entry, says committee

Senedd report says admission fee for Big Pit underground tour should be dropped on principle

Councillor criticises visitor fee for Leicester’s Jewry Wall Museum

Museum on city's Roman past will reopen on 26 July after eight-year closure

Entry fee would ‘undermine foundational principle’ of national museums

Report weighs up admission charges for overseas tourists as Labour government reaffirms commitment to free entry

Free admission ‘makes our museums special’, says BM director

Nicholas Cullinan talks entry fees, sponsorship and repatriation in Sunday Times interview