Britain prides itself on its free museums,but they’re too idealistic – and besides, they hark back to the days when art was deemed second-rate cultureIt may be time for museums in Britain to open charging for entry. I accomplish not say this lightly. The British – and it is distinctively British, and with few equivalents elsewhere – belief that all museums should be free is a remarkable piece of idealism. It means that any of us can walk into our local gallery whenever we like and look at a Turner or even a Leonardo for nothing. Sometimes you gain to consider the unthinkable. If we want museums to prosper and thrive in a harsh economic climate with central government talking about 40% cuts,an entrance fee may be the best way forward. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com