Lots of museums charge an entry fee, while others do not. This essay thinks that the drawbacks of charging fees do not outweigh the benefits because although some people are excluded when museums charge admission, museums need the funding.
The main disadvantage is that high fees exclude a large proportion of the population, especially in less developed countries. Many people in poorer countries have just enough money for food and shelter and exhibits and museums are one of the few cultural activities they can enjoy free of charge. For example, Egypt has millions of poor people, but also a rich ancient culture and it is important that all the people get to experience these artefacts, not just those that can afford it. But this essay would argue that people with such serious concerns are unlikely to appreciate the arts.
However, there are some who say that museums are unsustainable without the money they get from ticket sales. They say that this allows the buildings to remain open and it is better that some people get to see the exhibits, rather than none at all. For instance, in the UK there have been huge government spending-cuts over the last few years, and museums have had to rely on entrance fees to stay open. Therefore, it is obvious that without these charges, there would be no museums at all.
In conclusion, although it is unfortunate that everyone cannot enjoy the exhibits in a museum, the money earned from charging people to enter is often the only thing that is keeping the doors open.
Lots of
museums
charge
an entry
fee
, while others do not. This essay
thinks
that the drawbacks of charging
fees
do not outweigh the benefits
because
although
some
people
are excluded
when
museums
charge
admission,
museums
need the funding.
The main disadvantage is that high
fees
exclude a large proportion of the population,
especially
in less
developed countries
.
Many
people
in poorer countries have
just
enough
money for food and shelter and exhibits and
museums
are one of the few cultural activities they can enjoy free of
charge
.
For example
, Egypt has millions of poor
people
,
but
also
a rich ancient culture and it is
important
that all the
people
get
to experience these
artefacts
, not
just
those that can afford it.
But
this essay would argue that
people
with such serious concerns are unlikely to appreciate the arts.
However
, there are
some
who say that
museums
are unsustainable without the money they
get
from ticket sales. They say that this
allows
the buildings to remain open and it is better that
some
people
get
to
see
the exhibits,
rather
than none at all.
For instance
, in the UK there have been huge
government
spending-
cuts
over the last few years, and
museums
have had to rely on entrance
fees
to stay open.
Therefore
, it is obvious that without these
charges
, there would be no
museums
at all.
In conclusion
, although it is unfortunate that everyone cannot enjoy the exhibits in a
museum
, the money earned from charging
people
to enter is
often
the
only
thing
that is
keeping the doors open.