Museums Reduce Budget, Can't Find Funds

As the economy limps along, Hawai'i's museums are finding it tougher to meet their financial needs. They've slashed budgets by cutting hours, closing collections and laying off staff. They've slashed budgets by cutting hours, closing collections and laying off staff.

--Honolulu Advertiser

Well, everyone is affected by the slowing economy somehow and I guess it was a matter of time until it reached museums and other institutions. It's kind of disappointing that museums have to cut hours, employees , and collections. Hopefully, the museums will survive through these economic tribulations and re-expand their budget.

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