Section 13: Charges for admission to museums and galleries.

Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 · 1964 c.75

13(1)

A local authority may make a charge for admission to a museum or art gallery maintained by it under section 12 of this Act.

13(2)

In determining whether, and in what manner, to exercise its powers under this section in relation to a museum or gallery, a local authority shall take into account the need to secure that the museum or gallery plays its full part in the promotion of education in the area, and shall have particular regard to the interests of children and students.

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