“The Museum Business” explores the modern challenges of balancing cultural missions with financial realities in museums. It examines traditional operational models, governance, and funding, highlighting the need for adaptation in response to evolving audience expectations and financial pressures.
The book also emphasizes the importance of diversified revenue streams, such as fundraising and innovative visitor experiences, for ensuring long-term financial stability.
A key focus is on collection development and management, addressing ethical considerations in acquisition and the escalating costs of art. It offers insights into responsible stewardship, strategic planning, and digitization as ways to maintain meaningful collections.
The approach in “The Museum Business” is pragmatic, offering practical guidance for museum professionals and board members. Chapters progress from traditional operational models to collection management and financial sustainability, using case studies and expert interviews to support its claims.
