Museums, museum professionals and COVID-19: ICOM releases its report on the impact of the pandemic on the sector

The report has analysed almost 1,600 responses from museums and museum professionals, in 107 countries and across continents
The report has analysed almost 1,600 responses from museums and museum professionals, in 107 countries and across continents. CC0

The lockdown that was enforced across the world owing to COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the museum sector making the financial stability of the museum and the museum professionals.

ICOM has conducted a report on the museum sector’s trends during the crisis in hopes of exploring solutions for post pandemic and a sustainable future.  The survey covered 5 themes: the current situation for museums and staff, predicted economic impact, digital and communication, museum security and conservation of collections, freelancer museum professionals.

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