We've tried various things in both January and August (for Texans, heat
is just as big a concern!).  Several years ago, we started by reducing
our operating hours.  Then we kept our hours the same, but didn't have
our interpretative staff on the grounds (and charged a reduced
admission).  In 2009, we closed completely in both January and August.
Financially, it just didn't make sense for us to be open, and no matter
what we did, people just don't want to learn about history if it's 105
degrees!  We do sometimes get people that wander in, and these months
are difficult for our front-line, part time staff.  However, it's a big
relief for our administrative staff and also gets a chance for us to
catch up on bigger projects-whether it's building maintenance or program
development.

 

Melissa

 

Melissa Prycer

Director of Education

214-413-3671

 

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Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 9:26 AM
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] closed in Jan?

 

Hello all-

I would like some informal feedback regarding how many historic house
museums represented here are closed or open by appointment only during
the month of January. I am putting together a recommendation that we do
this to take to the higher ups.

 

Thanks in advance-

 

Dollie Boyd

Interim Director

Department of Museum Program and Studies

Tusculum College

423-636-8554

1-800-729-0256 ext. 5251

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