Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Require state-funded free-entry museums to charge a £5 entry fee for tourists

Closed 46 signatures

What the petition asks

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.

Timeline

22 Apr 2025 Petition opened for signatures
22 Oct 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 46
Status Closed
Department Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened 22 Apr 2025
Closed 22 Oct 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 10 Aug 2026.