The state’s diverse and vibrant museum community is central to the economic vitality of New York State and the education of its youth. They annually employ 17,000 people, generate more than $1 billion into the state’s economy each year, and serve more than 6 million school children with standards-based programs.
Museums and heritage organizations help create community identity, function as economic engines, and provide educational opportunities for schoolchildren and their families that are not otherwise, in many areas, available. And they are a key reason why tourism is the second largest industry in our state.
Download our Building Community publication for more useful and interesting statistics on how Museums impact New York State.
New York State’s Museums: Building Community
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