Remuseum’s second report concludes that admission fees are raising few funds and keeping out potential visitors—and expansions are often not worth the money

Rachida Dati has framed the potential move as a means of protecting French heritage sites, yet it has been met with opposition from the Catholic church

The artist, a member of the museum’s board of trustees, gave more than $2m to expand its free admission policy

Rather than creating another “psychological barrier” to culture, leaders and institutions could be thinking about more fair ways to fund the sector, writes Will Jennings

Low pay for museum workers, decreased local authority spending and a theft scandal have highlighted that "it’s time for some difficult choices," says the writer and broadcaster Ben Lewis

Many of the biggest art museums in New York and elsewhere have raised the price of general admission to $30, while others continue to pursue free-entry policies

The Bay Area institution is increasing its ticket prices 20% just in time for a blockbuster Yayoi Kusama show

A standard adult ticket is now on par with other recent entry fee increases across town

Admission fees have increased by 20% for adults and 33% for seniors and students, matching (and even exceeding) those at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The university’s three art institutions—the Fogg, Busch-Reisinger and Arthur M. Sackler museums—are now free for all visitors

The principle of free admission to museums is being eroded, as entry fees are introduced to balance budgets

As the Italian museum responds to rising energy bills, culture minister says institutions’ entrance charge increases are justified

The Uffizi and Galleria dell’Accademia are among those finding ways to prevent re-sellers from inflating ticket prices

Move reflects how museums could cash in on digital initiatives