I say "NO" as it is one of our great benefits as a citizen of the US.  I
enjoyed the Smithsonian museums a great deal as a college student and
grad student.  I would not have been able to take advantage if there was
a fee.  I am sure the fee would have out weighed my interest. 
Besides going to school in DC, I was also a foster care social worker so
I know the great divide of politicians and poverty populations residing
in the city.  I think attaching a fee would eliminate any potential of
linking the urban residents of DC to the museums.

As a museum professional I can see why the question of admission comes
up.  I think a compromise, if one is necessary; can be to have free base
admission and then charge for special exhibits and/or programs. 


Anne Draghi Svonavec, MSW, LSW
Community Programs Manager
Please Touch Museum
215-963-0667


-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 10:11 AM
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Survey: Smithsonian Museum admission fees

I am offering a short survey

Smithsonian Admission Survey:  Should the Smithsonian museums on the
Mall in  DC charge admission, and if so, how much could they charge?

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=819342356571

Regards,
Dan Prives
Where Most Needed
Blogging about charities daily at:
http://www.wheremostneeded.org

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