Museums and Galleries: Fees and Charges
2026-06-10 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · HL853 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to mark the 25th anniversary in December this year of the introduction of universal free entry to the UK's national museums and galleries.
Answer
There are currently no plans to mark this anniversary across the Government. Since 2001, consecutive governments have supported free access for all to the permanent collections of DCMS-sponsored national museums and galleries.