A new report from the American Alliance of Museums sheds light on losses suffered during the pandemic; three-quarters of the country s museums reported an average of 40% slump in operating income.
If Congress approves, the National Endowment for the Arts in particular would see its 2022 budget go up to $201m the highest amount of government funding since its inception
As communities begin lifting COVID-19 restrictions, many museums around the country are finally able to reopen their doors. Reserve a ticket, venture in and you will find that your favorite artifacts have been waiting patiently for your return and that museum staff have used their time off to mount new exhibitions and create new experiences. Many free museum admission programs are back, too.
“While the museum visit may look a little different, whether that be enhanced cleaning procedures or wearing masks, visitors can expect a safe experience in which their curiosity is sparked and they feel reconnected to their communities,” says Laura Lott, president and CEO of the American Alliance of Museums.