Figures published last week revealed that overseas tourists accounted for more visits to many of the national museums in England than domestic visitors in 2013-14.
According to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the percentage of domestic visits to Tate, the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery has declined since 2008-09, while the percentage of overseas visits has increased.
The figures also revealed a big increase in those paying to see a temporary exhibition.
As national museums continue to face funding cuts, is it time to reconsider free entry? Should overseas tourists pay to visit the national museums in England?
Vote in the poll and have your say in the comment box below.
Update
02.03.2015
We changed "England's national museums" to "national museums in England". We used the original formulation in the context of the DCMS figures, which are specific to England, but changed it for the avoidance of doubt.
According to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the percentage of domestic visits to Tate, the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery has declined since 2008-09, while the percentage of overseas visits has increased.
The figures also revealed a big increase in those paying to see a temporary exhibition.
As national museums continue to face funding cuts, is it time to reconsider free entry? Should overseas tourists pay to visit the national museums in England?
Vote in the poll and have your say in the comment box below.
Update
02.03.2015
We changed "England's national museums" to "national museums in England". We used the original formulation in the context of the DCMS figures, which are specific to England, but changed it for the avoidance of doubt.
