Tourist tax

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

LGA calls for tighter controls on tourist tax spending

Councils should be able to retain some funding for services that support visitor population, association says

Overseas visitor fees, a new NPO model and a ‘long-term plan’ for museums: Our breakdown of the ACE review

We round up the key implications for museums and reactions from across the sector

Budget 2025: ‘Far more ambitious action’ needed for culture sector

How museum and culture sector leaders have responded to this year’s budget

Is a tourist tax the answer to the sector’s funding woes?

The idea is gaining momentum as a possible new funding source - but what difference would it make for museums?