The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit the museum sector hard in 2020 and 2021, with many institutions across the globe having to be close to the public for long periods. According to a May 2021 survey, nearly half of surveyed museum employees and governance worldwide were concerned about reducing public exhibitions due to the economic impact of the health crisis. Meanwhile, roughly 44 percent of respondents expressed concern about suspending freelance or temporary contracts.
Share of museum employees worldwide concerned about the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as of May 2021, by museum activity
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International Council of Museums. (July 5, 2021). Share of museum employees worldwide concerned about the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as of May 2021, by museum activity [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 16, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1201784/issues-concerning-museums-during-covid-19/
International Council of Museums. "Share of museum employees worldwide concerned about the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as of May 2021, by museum activity." Chart. July 5, 2021. Statista. Accessed May 16, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1201784/issues-concerning-museums-during-covid-19/
International Council of Museums. (2021). Share of museum employees worldwide concerned about the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as of May 2021, by museum activity. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 16, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1201784/issues-concerning-museums-during-covid-19/
International Council of Museums. "Share of Museum Employees Worldwide Concerned about The Impact of The Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic as of May 2021, by Museum Activity." Statista, Statista Inc., 5 Jul 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1201784/issues-concerning-museums-during-covid-19/
International Council of Museums, Share of museum employees worldwide concerned about the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as of May 2021, by museum activity Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1201784/issues-concerning-museums-during-covid-19/ (last visited May 16, 2024)
Share of museum employees worldwide concerned about the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as of May 2021, by museum activity [Graph], International Council of Museums, July 5, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1201784/issues-concerning-museums-during-covid-19/