“A 2025 survey from the American Alliance of Museums found that among more than 500 US museum respondents, over a third reported having their federal grants or contracts cut.”
Treat this as the threat it is.
Lauren-Ashley Arts
The International African American Museum in Charleston has furloughed all its staff due to challenging financial conditions. The museum said that it was “navigating a shift in the political and funding environment.”
The institution cited “a shift in the political and funding environment” and said staggered furloughs would help avoid layoffs.