National museums to stay free for all visitors
It follows discussions about whether charging tourists could boost museums' finances.
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"Our museums are the places that light up the world. That's why they must be free, forever, for everyone to access."
— Lisa Nandy , Politician
"Free museums aren't a cost to the economy - they're a key reason the economy benefits from tourism in the first place."
— Dr Doug Gurr , Executive
"So, we are delighted by the government's announcement that free entry for all will be maintained."
— Nicholas Cullinan , Executive
Key People
Baroness Margaret Hodge is a former Labour minister.
Director of the Natural History Museum.
UK culture secretary who urged the IPC to reconsider allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their flags.
Nicholas Cullinan is the Director of the British Museum.
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It follows discussions about whether charging tourists could boost museums' finances.
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