Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?

In the old days, museums used to be thought suitable for historians and
archeologists
an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
archaeologists
only, but not
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, but not only
for the ordinary visitor;
however
, the popularity of museums is more and more expanded. Every year, national museums welcome a large number of
visitors including
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visitors, including
students, scholars and foreign tourists and
thus
to lead to a heated-debate. Some people propose that
charge
for
admission
is necessary to a historical place; whereas, others claim that it should be free. Both opposite opinions have own benefits and drawbacks. The most important reason is that free tickets encourage citizens and tourists a visit to
museums
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the museums
. Some people, especially students, who are not able to afford the entry fee, seem to be discouraged from comprehending useful information and knowledge in museums. From
societies’
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society’s
perspective, without
charge
for
admission
, citizens have much more opportunities to access significant places to learn history, art, science and so on;
therefore
, historical and educational meanings from
displayed
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displaying
objects in museums are easier to approach the learners. But for a visit to a dinosaur museum, people hardly observe directly many parts of a dinosaur, how big it is;
moreover
, visitors are provided more details thanks to description below every specimen.
However
, the drawbacks of no
charge
for
admission
are
also
remarkable.
First
of all, museums
need
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needs
money to operate which covers their business
such
as personnel costs, equipment, electricity and water bills.
In addition
, museums of history and art require a large amount
for
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of
maintenance display models
such
as animal bones, dead bodies of insects, picture frames and so on. A severe system of moisture controlling, and even repair costs are essential to ensure the specimen intact.
Moreover
, it is true that museums need revenue for updating their exhibits, keeping the space clean and good-looking. Unlike cinemas or parks, museums are mostly visited by once only;
therefore
, innovation is crucial to attract historical or art or science lovers to maintain their habits learning at these ‘treasured houses’. In conclusion,
although
free entry
bring
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brings
some benefits, the need
of
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for
income
such
as
charge
for
admission
is necessary to operate a museum. In my point of view,
value
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the value
of a museum
bring
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brings
back outweigh
more greatly
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greater
than a ticket.
However
, to stimulate the spirits of learning lovers, managers could balance the entry price so that most of citizens and tourists afford for visits.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Admission fee
  • Revenue stream
  • Maintenance
  • Overcrowding
  • Commercialization
  • Cultural heritage
  • Diverse attendance
  • Community ownership
  • Access to culture
  • Visitor experience
  • Exhibit quality
  • Cultural mission
  • Reliance on funding
  • Government subsidies
  • Cultural accessibility
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