Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should museum admission be free?
Position1 of 3›

Yes, museum admission should be free

Proponents argue that a collection held for the public should be open to the public, and that any charge at the door selects visitors by income rather than by interest, excluding exactly those for whom the visit would do the most.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. A collection held in trust for the public should not be charged for at the door
  2. A charge selects visitors by income rather than by interest