This isn't really the same thing, but our museum
charges a "suggested donation" admission fee.  The
people who can pay, and the people who can't don't.

Have you considered that option?

Kimberly A. Kenney
Curator
Historical Society of Rockland County
New City, NY


--- Elana Hornstein <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I am new to the Museum-L listserve, so please
> forgive me if this issue was
> discussed previously:
>
> Our Museum is considering eliminating our admissions
> fees. Currently, we
> charge $7.00 for general admission and $4.00 for
> discounted admissions. Some
> argue that this could be a barrier for some visitors
> and may be limiting our
> potential visiting audience.  I am currently
> conducting an evaluation to
> determine if this is the case.  As part of my
> evaluation, I would like to
> look at a few case studies of other museums that
> previously charged an
> admissions fee, and then either reduced it or
> eliminated it completely.  Can
> anyone refer me to Museums that have done this?
>
> Your help is greatly appreciated.
>
> -----------------------------
> Elana K. Hornstein
> Visitor Services Manager
> Education Department
> San Jose Museum of Art
> [log in to unmask]
> (408) 521- 4001
>
>
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