The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit the museum sector hard with many institutions across the globe having to close to the public. According to a November 2020 study, roughly ** percent of surveyed museum employees and governance in North America were concerned about having to reduce opening hours due to the pandemic. Meanwhile, about half of the respondents expressed concern about the staff downsizing.
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International Council of Museums. (November 23, 2020). Share of museum employees concerned about the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in North America in 2020, by museum activity [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/1200464/issues-concerning-museums-during-covid-19-north-america/
International Council of Museums. "Share of museum employees concerned about the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in North America in 2020, by museum activity." Chart. November 23, 2020. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 25, 2026. /statistics/1200464/issues-concerning-museums-during-covid-19-north-america/
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International Council of Museums. "Share of Museum Employees Concerned about The Impact of The Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic in North America in 2020, by Museum Activity." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 23 Nov 2020, /statistics/1200464/issues-concerning-museums-during-covid-19-north-america/
International Council of Museums, Share of museum employees concerned about the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in North America in 2020, by museum activity ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1200464/issues-concerning-museums-during-covid-19-north-america/ (last visited July 25, 2026)
Share of museum employees concerned about the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in North America in 2020, by museum activity [Graph], International Council of Museums, November 23, 2020. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1200464/issues-concerning-museums-during-covid-19-north-america/
