Free museums may now slap entry fees on millions of tourists under hotly debated proposal

A new recommendation currently under discussion in the United Kingdom would change how foreigners visit popular national museums such as the British Museum and the National Gallery. Margaret Hodge, a former Labour Party member of Parliament, submitted an independent review of the Arts Council England that suggests reform and addresses funding shortfalls by employing a new financial push - which the government has agreed to explore.AMERICANS MUST PAY HIGHER FEE FOR A TICKET TO THE WORLD'S MOST VISITED MUSEUM"The government believes charging international visitors at national museums could provide significant benefits," the response notes.In France, officials recently raised prices at the...