MiBACT, 75% drop in visitors to state museums in 2020

The MiBACT Statistical Office revealed in an investigation that Famiglia Cristiana devoted to the reopening of exhibitions and museums that took place thanks to the yellow zone transition of many regions that in 2020 there was a 75 percent drop in visitors to state museums compared to the previous year, also causing a major loss in receipts: 60 million in 2020 compared to the 240 million reached in 2019.

In particular, the Archaeological Park of Pompeii saw a decline of 85 percent, the Colosseum 80 percent, the Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria 75 percent, the Egyptian Museum in Turin and the Uffizi Galleries 70 percent, and the Accademia Galleries in Venice 68 percent.

“To overcome this crisis,” said director general of state museums Massimo Osanna, “it is necessary for places of culture to rethink their function, transforming themselves into centers open to the community for multiple activities.” “Museums must become increasingly attractive to those who live in the surrounding area,” he continued, “they must be open places, where people go to admire a masterpiece, but also to meet other people or participate in an event.” Recovery plan resources “should be spent well,” he concludes, “both in large centers and in small villages, places of local identity to be preserved at all costs.”

MiBACT, 75% drop in visitors to state museums in 2020

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