Te Papa is going to start charging a $35 entry fee for international tourists starting next month.
The national museum says it's because rising energy costs, insurance and paying staff is all becoming too expensive.
The move's expected to bring in an additional $5-$10 million per year.
Te Papa spokesperson Kate Camp told Heather du Plessis-Allan it will be good value for visitors.

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