unless I am mistaken, salaries have not doubled.
2007-12-11 08:02:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
As a new yorker living in Belgium the last 15 years on a Belgain salary my last visit home was an eye opener.
Spent $120 dollars just to get my familly in the Bronx Zoo. Plus parking, plus the bridges......
2007-12-11 08:15:12 · update #1
yes, of course, but those costs have not doubled.
2007-12-11 08:19:57 · update #2
I agree, it's awful.
A few suggestions:
Many museums were originally built on City owned land. They were required to be admission by "donation". Years ago, at least two of them (The Metropolitan Museum and the Museum of Natural History) had signs up that said "Pay what you like, but you must pay something." Well, they took the signs down, but they still have that policy. You can pay whatever you like when you go to those museums. I, for one, do NOT pay $20 to go to the Met, it's way too much. I do give something, usually around $10 or so, and they WILL admit you if you pay whatever you like (though, these days, they are no longer as nice about it.)
The other suggestion I have is to join as a "family member". That's not cheap, either, but it works out over the long run, if you even go just a few times a year, especially if you have kids. I am a member at many institutions, and not only does it work out to be cheaper, but I find I go more often, because I might go when I don't have time to spend the whole day, but can only go for a short time, since it's free to just pop in.
But you are right, the admission fees are just too high!
2007-12-11 10:40:17 · answer #1 · answered by LJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Salaries are only a fraction of the cost of operating the museums.
Acquiring artifacts requires money either to purchase if not donated, transport it, repair and maintain and so on. The pieces just dont magically appear on display.
Also museums still have utility bills to pay, plus liability insurance and I am sure many other costs you and I cant even imagine.
2007-12-11 08:14:24 · answer #2 · answered by Jay L 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In my humble opinion its for improvements and to make up for the freebie admissions.
Next time you want to go to th Bronx zoo, go on a Wednesda if your itinerary permits as Wednesday are "pay-what-you-wish"
Hope that helps
Steve
2007-12-11 08:34:05 · answer #3 · answered by Jamerican Steve 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
entertainment and market deamand. Was at the Met in 2006 and it was very high. But worth the money,.
Ever been to a national park recently, ouch.
2007-12-11 08:09:48 · answer #4 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋