Amid the cost-of-living crisis, two-thirds of small independent museums are at risk of closure, grappling with declining visitor numbers and revenue. Research by GoDaddy and Kids in Museums revealed 64% of these institutions have experienced reduced footfall. Museums like the London Museum of Water and Steam rely heavily on school holiday traffic to boost attendance. Rising operational costs and reduced funding exacerbate their challenges. Initiatives like "Small Day Out" aim to encourage family visits, essential for survival. Experts stress the cultural and community value of these museums in the face of adversity.
Two-thirds of small independent museums fear closure amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, with declining footfall making survival increasingly difficult.
Museums like ours are valuable community resources... School holidays are essential to our survival, often doubling our visitor numbers.
This is the most challenging period for the sector that we have ever seen... footfall hasn't returned to pre-Covid levels.
Small museums are not only part of the UK's cultural heritage but also contribute significantly to local communities economically and socially.
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