I was asked to pay $20 per person last year when we went to the Experience Music Project- no discount though we were card-carrying AAM members in Seattle for the Museums and the Web conference.  I must admit I was a little surprised- I believe it was the highest non-special exhibition admission we've ever paid.

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From: Jason Aikens [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 3:57 PM
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Subject: Re: Defining "non-profit: was Re: Admission fees for special exhibits


Thanks to all who replied to my query about special exhibit admission prices.  Special thanks to Fiona for defending my comments.

I was unaware that some museums do charge admissions for special exhibits. I am proponent of museums making money and professionals within the Museum world making good salaries.

However, I am alarmed at high admission prices because they restrict many visitors with monetary concerns from visiting museums.  Museums should be open to the greatest amount of people not restricted to the very few.  Our main concerns as museum professionals should be educating our society and preserving its cultural heritage.

High admission prices will exclude many people from many of the fine institutions in this country.  Maybe not in New York City but in many parts of the country $16 is a significant amount money.  Multiply that by a family four and $64 is a significant amount of money anywhere.

Museums must make money in order to improve their institutions but increasing financial gains through admission prices should be a last resort.

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