Museums are reflective of the culture, and thus, is an essential part of the local or national identity. When a tourist is wandering around the city, visiting a museum is the easiest way for him/her to breathe the atmosphere and to witness the history of the city with a single tour. Based on the importance of museums to the nations and the wonderers, some managing bodies charge a fee for entrance. In this article, the merits and demerits of this approach will be discussed and I will be explaining the reasoning as to why disadvantages outweigh advantages.