Modest Entry Fee for International Visitors to National Museums to Fund the NHS

Rejected 18 signatures

What the petition asks

Introduce a small entry fee (e.g. £3.50) for international visitors to national museums, while keeping them free for UK residents. The revenue could support NHS funding. Many countries already use this model to support public services.

The NHS is under huge financial pressure. A small fee for international visitors to national museums—while keeping them free for UK residents—could raise millions each year without burdening taxpayers. Countries like France, Italy, and Spain already charge tourists for museum entry. This would be a fair, sustainable way to support our health service while maintaining access to culture for the public.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

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

Timeline

4 Aug 2025	Petition opened for signatures
26 Aug 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 18

Status Rejected

Rejected 26 Aug 2025

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