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In 2023/2024, the number of visitors to the British Museum in London, England, reached almost *** million. This figure denoted an increase in attendance of **** percent over the previous fiscal year.

How is the British Museum funded?

As a government-sponsored museum, the British Museum receives funding from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), allowing free general admission to the museum’s permanent collection for all. Meanwhile, the institution also generates income through a series of channels, such as admissions to temporary shows, retail sales, and donations. In 2023/2024, the income from admissions to the British Museum totaled over **** million British pounds, while the income through fundraising or charitable giving ±ð³æ³¦±ð±ð»å±ð»åÌý*** million British pounds, the highest figure reported to date.

Have government-funded museums in England recovered from the impact of COVID-19?

While the number of visitors to government-funded museums in England totaled almost ** million in 2023/2024, experiencing a sharp annual increase, attendance did not fully recover to pre-pandemic levels. In particular, the number of overseas visitors to DCMS-sponsored museums in England remained significantly below the figure from 2019/2020.