The cost-of-living crisis is having a huge impact on visitor numbers, staffing, volunteers and finances, according to an annual survey of museums released this month.
Data for the survey is gathered through England’s nine regional development organisations, with the report produced by South West Museum Development.
The survey, which is in its seventh year, covers non-national museums within the Accreditation scheme who provide data on their workforce, finances, audiences and other areas. This year, more than 700 museums took part, which represents 57% of England’s independent, local authority and university-governed organisations.