Dear Jason
I understand that is costs money to maintain and take care of both a museum's collection and any shows that have come to the museum. I worry that because if price some demographics of the community do not fell they can afford to go. I know that many museums work to have different entry level prices to help with that. The article is interesting and I know both sides of this complicated topic.
Thanks,
Rachel
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Rachel Alschuler
Museum Education/ Visitor Experience
San Francisco CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-25-2025 10:34 AM
From: Jason Aikens
Subject: Do you think museums can be too expensive?
Rachel,
Colleen Dilenschneider has completed extensive research on this topic and has several articles on her site, but there is a fee to access her research: https://www.colleendilen.com/2024/07/03/expense-vs-value-are-museum-performing-arts-tickets-worth-the-cost-data/
You can access some of her past videos on the subject: https://www.youtube.com/@ColleenDilenschneider
All the best,
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Jason Aikens
Collections Curator
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Canton OH
Original Message:
Sent: 06-24-2025 12:38 PM
From: Rachel Alschuler
Subject: Do you think museums can be too expensive?
Dear All
Do you think museums can be too expensive? I ask because I have often thought that museums can be. I would like to see museums be more affordable. All dissections are welcome.
Thanks,
Rachel
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Rachel Alschuler
Museum Education/ Visitor Experience
San Francisco CA
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