Also about your point that people will pay fees if they really want to enjoy & learn in museums. Remember that not all the people can pay those fees. What about poor or middle class people? Don't they have the right to see their countries' museums? Museums have a valuable role in preserving and transmitting a nation’s history and heritage to new generations. Free access will encourage more people to find out about their country and help to promote feelings of national unity and identity, while promoting greater understanding and acceptance of foreign cultures. I think it's not fair that some people can visit museums and other can't because the high fees they must pay.