Paying more to visit Italian museums

This article was first published by Forbes.

Italy is mulling upping the cost of admission to its museums and galleries.

Ticket prices may rise in order to fund additional security and protection measures in cultural attractions.

The move comes after climate protesters threw flour over a Warhol-painted car in a Milan museum.

Italy’s culture ministry has said fears over damage to its artistic heritage means introducing a higher level of protection in museums and galleries is necessary.

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