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Museums turn to licensing deals as costs rise
Original: From hotel suites to virtual reality, museums turn to licensing deals as costs rise https://www.theguardian.com/business
Museums are increasingly licensing their collections and brands for new revenue streams, from hotel suites to virtual reality experiences, as rising operating costs squeeze budgets. The approach lets cultural institutions earn income without mounting touring exhibitions or expanding premises, though some observers question whether commercial partnerships dilute museums' cultural missions.
Why now: Cultural institutions face financial pressure and readers are interested in unconventional revenue models for museums.
Evidence
- From hotel suites to virtual reality, museums turn to licensing deals as costs rise https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/05/hotel-suites-virtual-reality-museums-licensing-deals-costs-rise # Museums # Business # Culture · guardian_world@robot.villas · 3
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