§ Mr. Fauldsaske the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State answering in respect of the Arts what date has been fixed for the commencement of the imposition on the public of charges for admission to the national maritime museum; and whether he will publish in the Official Report the scale of charges to be applied by the trustees, specifying the categories for exemption from, and for variations in, the normal charges, stating whether entrance will be free on certain days of the week, and listing the types of facilities and access which will be charged for, or not charged for, as the case may be.
§ Mr. WaldegraveCharges for admission to the national maritime museum were introduced by the trustees on 2 April 1984, as follows
Entry to both the main building and the Old Royal Observatory—£1.50.Entry to either the main building or the Old Royal Observatory only—£1.00.(Children over 7 years, students in full time education, pensioners, registered disabled and registered unemployed persons admitted at half the relevant price above).Family ticket (2 adults and up to 5 children)—£4.00.Parties of 10 or more are allowed a 10 per cent. discount on the normal admission charge; and residents of the London boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham and Tower Hamlets are eligible for an annual "neighbourhood ticket" at 40p (20p for those in the half price categories above). Friends of the national maritime museum, reader's ticket holders, visitors to members of staff, school party organisers and accredited guides are admitted free of charge.
There are no free entry days. No charge is made for admission to the Queen's house, bookshop, restaurant or cinema only.