Hello,

In Devner, there was an economic report done which focused on the economic
impact of museums.  It was related to the city's Scientfic and Cultural
Facilities District tax which allows for a portion of the retail tax (1/10
of every .10 spent) within a six county district to go to supporting the
culturals in the city.  I am uncertain of the exact details but I think
it might help you.  Their Pulbic Affairs office number is (303)640-5929.
Possibly someone can get you a copy of the report.  Hope this helps.

Shana Chambers
George Washington University
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On Thu, 19 Sep 1996, JCA Boeyens wrote:

> Hello again from sunny South Africa
>
> I am drawing up a proposal for visitor research for a group of municipal
> museums. One of the problems that they are facing, however, is
> increasing marginilsation by the City Council, which jkeeps cutting their
> funds. The only arguement that these guys apparently understand is a
> money arguement.
>
> I have seen some stats in 'Museums for a New Century' on the sort of
> money that museums can bring in through tourists, visitors, etc. Since
> this city is keen to market itself as a tourist and conference centre these
> would be good arguements for them.
>
> Does anybody know of studies done anywhere in the world on the
> economic contribution made by having museums in your city, both
> directly through attracting visitors that pay hotel bills etc and indirectly
> through increased well-being etc.
>
> I would really appreciate some references on this.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Kathryn Mathers
> Pretoria
>