> Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/support/ — updated 2026-09-25. Markdown mirror generated at build time from the same content as the HTML page. Title: Support World Museum Guide

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# Support World Museum Guide

## Quick answer

World Museum Guide is free and always will be — all 257 museum guides, with no ads, paywall, or sign-up. Optional donations, handled securely by Stripe, cover hosting and the research time it takes to verify hours and prices against every museum's official site.

This site is — and always will be — **free**: no ads, no paywall, no sign-up. Independent guides to 257 museums across 48 countries. If our guides helped you plan a visit and you'd like to chip in towards running costs, thank you. It's completely optional, and every guide stays free for everyone.

Make a one-off contribution

You choose the amount. Secure payment handled by Stripe — we never see your card details.

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## What it covers

Hosting, the domain, and time to research, verify, and publish new museum guides.

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## Still 100% free

Every museum guide stays free for everyone — support just helps keep the lights on.

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## Safe & private

Payments are handled entirely by Stripe. We never see or store your card details.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is World Museum Guide free?

Yes — all 257 museum guides are free with no ads, paywall, or sign-up required.

### What does my donation support?

Donations cover hosting, the domain, and time to research, verify, and publish new museum guides.

### Is payment secure?

Payments are handled entirely by Stripe. We never see or store your card details.

Prefer not to give? That's absolutely fine — please just use our [free museum guides](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/) and share them with someone planning a trip.