NYTimes annual museums special highlights economic hardships
The annual NYTimes section on museums has a predictably somber tone: in these economic times, how do these organizations cope? I haven't read 'em all, but these are the stories directly linking museums and the current economy. Of course, there are articles on other topics too, but grouping these articles together gives a sense of the big-picture impact and the areas of museum management that must develop strategies for survival.
Shovels sit idle as some projects are delayed: economy forces museums to downsize and delay projectsWish you were here: as resources dwindle, museums pioneer new ways to reach out In zoo cuts, it's man vs. beast: budget cuts are forcing zoos to make tough decisionsThey didn't love Lucy: In Seattle, Lucy's famous fossils fail to attract crowdsThe good stuff in the back room: Showcasing archives, museums bring out the good stuffTaking a step-by-step approach to growth: In San Francisco, a museum director takes a pragmatic approach to growth New York's local museums feel the pinch

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