Venice’s pilot program charging a 5-euro entrance fee for day-trippers has generated over 2 million euros, but critics argue it failed to curb overcrowding and raised concerns about data privacy. The city plans to expand the program, potentially doubling the fee.
The British Museum is considering charging foreign visitors an entrance fee of £20 to help fund restoration and expansion. This move, proposed by the former interim director, Sir Mark Jones, would break from the UK’s tradition of free access to public galleries and align the country with international practices. The revenue would also help reduce ticket prices for special exhibitions and alleviate overcrowding.
