Some museum charge entry fees while others have free entry. Do you think the advantages of charging an entry fee outweight the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.

Many

museum

requires payment from the

visitors

to enter rather than free.

Although

having people pay extra

fees

can be beneficial toward

museum

income, I believe the advantages do not outweigh the disadvantages. A

museum

is a place where people can learn about history. It is one of the most common public spaces that has been used for educational and recreational purposes. Recently, the expense demanded before entering the

museum

has been applied to give money sources to the

museum

. The main benefit of

this

regulation is to help the

museum

's maintenance budget.

For example

, the National

Museum

in New York City is charging extra

fees

for the refurbishment of its building in 2024.

However

,

visitors

would think twice before visiting the

museum

if there were extra

fees

at the entry. As a public space, it is very controversial for it to require compensation from the individuals who want to visit.

This

is because the number of

visitors

can be reduced by

this

regulation.

Furthermore

, public opinion about the place can be ruined because of the payment required. A better solution for the

museum

to earn more earnings is advertisement.

For example

, the naming rights of the Korean National

Museum

have been given to Samsung as one of the biggest Korean companies today.

Hence

, the

museum

can get funds from Samsung

while

Samsung can get more recognition. In conclusion, even though entry

fees

can be useful for building care, I believe there are better ways to accumulate revenue without charging cash to the

visitors