The National Museum of Ireland
“The National Museum of Ireland would like to clarify that reports in today’s media that the Museum’s four sites face imminent closure or that entry charges are to be introduced are incorrect. No decision on the closure of sites or on the introduction of charges has been taken by the Board and no recommendations have been made to the Minister of Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht in this regard. The Museum’s four sites are and will remain open to visitors and entry to all Museum sites is free. The Board remains committed to the principle of free entry. So far this year, the Museum has welcomed over 1 million visitors.”
Further to reports on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland that four of Ireland’s major museums may close on January 1, unless they receive more financial support from the State, the National Museum of Ireland has released a statement
National museum board discussed closing sites (RTE)
Press release issued on behalf of the National Museum of Ireland
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