Council cuts put free museum entry in doubt

[annie]

Council-funded museums and galleries across the UK are considering scrapping free entry as cuts bite, the head of the Museums Association has said.

York Art Gallery will introduce a £7.50 entrance fee after the body that runs it had its council subsidy cut by 60%.

That follows Brighton Museum and Art Gallery's decision to charge tourists.

Museums Association president David Fleming said charging for entry was now on the agenda at many other venues that face local council funding cuts.

"I'm absolutely certain that museums all over the country are considering introducing admissions fees in order to try to help plug the gaps that are appearing in their budgets," he said.

But the move would only be successful in towns and cities that attract a significant number of tourists, he added

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33607493

[maureenho]

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[annie]

Burnley's Jewel in the Crown - Towneley Hall is free for the people of Burnley, however, they charge visitors from outside the town£4 , but they can visit as many times as the like over 12 months period

[wendy]

We have to pay to visit Norwich Castle.