Cash flow is the reality, though.  If the Smithsonian remains free, how
do you know it won't have to severely cut back, affecting the visitor
experience. 



Linda McAllister, CFRE
Curator of Advancement
Office:  863-644-2431 ext. 142
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-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Anne Svonavec
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 1:14 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Survey: Smithsonian Museum admission fees

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-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Dan Prives
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 10:11 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
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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