UK National Museums Extend Free Entry as Visits Reach Nearly 45 Million
Annual attendance across the UK's 15 national museums has climbed to almost 45 million, a 96 percent increase over the 25 years since free admission was introduced. The government confirmed this week that the free entry policy will continue, and that international visitors will also not be charged. The policy covers the 15 national museums and has been in place for a quarter century.
Key facts
- The UK's 15 national museums have offered free entry for 25 years.
- Annual visits have risen to almost 45 million.
- Visits increased by 96 percent under the free entry policy.
- The government announced this week that the policy will continue.
- International visitors will not be charged either.
Entities
Institutions
- Art Fund
- British Museum
- V&A
- National Gallery
- Tate
- National Museums Liverpool
- Royal Armouries
- National Science and Media Museum
- Cultural Policy Unit
Locations
- United Kingdom
- London
- UK
- Liverpool
- St Ives
- Leeds
- Bradford