Beginning in 2018, Museums Alaska will be collecting annual data every three years on the economic and educational impact of Alaska’s museums, to update the legislature and the public on the importance of museums. Please use the resources below to support your own efforts:
- Economic Impact of Alaska’s Museums (2023) from Museums Alaska
- Alaska Museums Economic Impact (2018) from Museums Alaska
- Museums as Economic Engines – Alaska (2017) from the American Alliance of Museums
- Economic Impact Flyer (2015) from Museums Alaska
- The Impact of Museum Field Trips on Students from Createquity
MUSEUM FACTS AND INFOGRAPHICS
Several studies and surveys have been conducted to gather information regarding Alaska’s museums and museums in general. Check out these resources below, and use them to support your advocacy efforts:
IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS
When advocating, use statistics and facts to help support your claims. Consider creating a one-page fact sheet listing your annual visitation, visitor statistics, mission, annual programs and events and their community impact.
DO YOUR RESEARCH
Two new groundbreaking reports from the American Alliance of Museums reveal indisputable evidence that museums contribute more to the United States economy than previously thought and have widespread public support that transcends political affiliations and geographic locations.
- Learn more about AAM’s recently completed studies and reports.
- Learn more about who represents you in Congress.
