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Jim, 

I worked as evaluator at the American Museum of Natural History for 12+
years. They charge for special exhibitions, but do not when there is a
presumed public health issue involved, e.g., "Epidemic: the World of
Infectious Disease" and "The Genomic Revolution." You are a Health museum, I
see on your signature.

I found that when there is an upcharge, people who are not sure they will be
interested in the topic will stay away. So you don't reach people who might
take a chance on a free exhibit and pop in and then find they are really
interested. And, visitors stay much longer because you only attract the
really committed people. So if you are doing timed ticketing, you will need
to keep that in mind.

-- 
Ellen Giusti
Museum Consultant
Phone: 212 876-1425
Fax: 212 427-7142


On 11/9/06 5:47 AM, "Jim Taylor" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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> Is there a consensus on the pros & cons of upcharging for a special exhibit?
> I realize some contracts prohibit the practice and some don't.  Are there
> any success or "wish we hadn't" stories from the collective wisdom?  Thanks!
> 
> Jim Taylor
> Vice President of Programs & Exhibits
> The Health Adventure
> P.O. Box 180
> Asheville, NC 28802
> 828-254-6373 Ext. 313
> www.thehealthadventure.org
> 
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> of those who have yet asked the questions.  - Paul Tillich
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