![]() ![]() Attendance was down by nearly 40% in 2021 at many of the nation’s museums, according to the American Alliance of Museums. Supervisor Horvath said many museums are experiencing structural deficits as a result of COVID-19 shutdowns. “The doors are still open to those who can’t afford to pay.” “We are not decreasing access, especially for students who want to experience the museum but can’t afford it,” said Supervisor Barger. A third grant of $500,000 will be used to launch a third mobile museum in the fall, she said. ![]() “The idea of charging any money is anathema to me,” he said.īettison-Varga said her administration has secured grants to fund many museum programs, including two recent grants from the state of California. The two Getty museums in Los Angeles do not charge admission. However, the Lucas Museum has not yet announced admissions and pricing information. “I see you are having to raise some of the fees but I don’t think it is a sustainable model,” Solis said, adding that the museums should do more private fundraising.Ĭounty government watcher Eric Previn, speaking at the Board of Supervisors meeting, said other museums, such as the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opening in 2025 in Exposition Park, will be free. ![]() While Supervisor Solis acknowledged the importance of science and art for underprivileged youth, she said many students can’t reach these museums in the afternoon when it’s free. The free admission visitors have squeezed the three museums’ budgets, according to a letter written to the Board of Supervisors by Lori Bettison-Varga, president and director of the museums. County residents are admitted without charge Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. In addition to school kids on field trips, admission is free to school teachers, veterans and active military. About one-half of its visitors do not pay admission. Because school field trips are free, the museums have attracted more schools, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. ![]()
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