A question that many of us in the museum profession have been asked is:
"Can this proposed museum pay for itself, and, if not, what percentage of
its annual operating budget can be generated through earned income?"

I have heard the figure of one-third (could generate approximately $33,000
in earned income of every $100,000 operating) from several institutions but
always in a general, unattributed sense.  Do any of our distinguished
colleagues have information on this topic?  If so, many thanks and please
e-mail your reponse to Doug Harvey, Director of Operations, Pamplin Park
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