Is there a similar source for this kind of information pertaining to art
museums?  Thank you,  Andy
Hibel Museum of Art
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From: "Susan Wageman" <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: Re: Request for information.....The myth of the self supporting
museu m....need some help!


> According to the 1998 Yearbook of Science Center Statistics, average
revenue
> sources for science centers break down as follows:
>
> Admission Tickets - 24%
> Programs/Classes - 10%
> Memberships - 7%
> Gift Shop - 8%
> Parking - 3%
> Restaurant - 5%
> Other Earned Income - 11%
>
> Total Earned Income - 52%
> Private Funds - 24%
> Public Funds - 30%
>
> This information is based on responses from 192 science centers. The
> publication also breaks this down by size of institution. It might also be
> useful for you to know that the average cost of service in this study was
> $15.82 (n=255).
>
> Even if you are from some other type of museum, this publication can be a
> useful resource. It is available from the Association of
Science-Technology
> Centers http://www.astc.org/.
>
> Susan B.F. Wageman
> Evaluation Manager                       [log in to unmask]
> The Tech Museum of Innovation            408-795-6303
> 201 South Market Street                  fax: 408-279-7167
> San Jose, California USA 95113           http://www.thetech.org
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