Petitions/Require state-funded free-entry museums to charge a £5 entry fee for tourists
StatusClosed
Opened22 Apr 2025
Closes22 Oct 2025
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We urge the Government to require state-funded UK museums and galleries to charge all international tourists a £5 entry fee, whilst keeping free access for UK residents. We would like this fee to go towards funding arts, museum upkeep, and cultural programs.

We would like to ensure transparent implementation and reporting, so funds directly support UK culture. UK museums attract millions of international visitors yearly, yet UK taxpayers help fund them. We believe a £5 tourist entry fee could raise millions of pounds annually, reducing reliance on public funds. This could free up taxpayer money for the NHS, schools, and services while securing arts funding. Many countries charge tourists more — we believe it’s time the UK did too, fairly and sustainably.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Phil Brickell
1Phil Brickell MP
Bolton West
2
Freddie van Mierlo
2Freddie van Mierlo MP
Henley and Thame
2
Dr Ellie Chowns
3Dr Ellie Chowns MP
North Herefordshire
2
Daisy Cooper
4Daisy Cooper MP
St Albans
2
Christian Wakeford
5Christian Wakeford MP
Bury South
1
Rosie Duffield
6Rosie Duffield MP
Canterbury
1
Bobby Dean
7Bobby Dean MP
Carshalton and Wallington
1
Sir Mel Stride
8Sir Mel Stride MP
Central Devon
1
Sarah Gibson
9Sarah Gibson MP
Chippenham
1
Sarah Jones
10Sarah Jones MP
Croydon West
1