A 2025 report by the American Alliance of Museums found that more than half of surveyed museums were experiencing fewer visitors than in 2019.
November 11, 2025
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Findings from an American Alliance of Museums report on U.S. museums' attendance trends in 2025.
The American Alliance of Museums reported that the 2018â2019 U.S. federal government shutdown resulted in an estimated $5 billion in losses to museums and cultural institutions.
January 25, 2019
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Aggregate economic impact of the 2018â2019 U.S. federal government shutdown on museums and cultural institutions, as reported by the American Alliance of Museums.
The American Alliance of Museums reported that, in relation to the 2018â2019 U.S. federal government shutdown, the Smithsonian Institution's gift shops, concessions, and IMAX film screenings experienced roughly $3.4 million in lost revenue.
January 25, 2019
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Component of the reported economic losses tied to the 2018â2019 shutdown.