Local Museums Sound the Alarm After Break-In at the Louvre

"We are living in a time of multiple crises that dictate an austerity course to which we all must submit," said the Austrian Museum Association in a statement. Instead of arbitrary cuts, cultural officials should seek dialogue with museum representatives and associations. To secure the collections, restorers, scientists, building technicians, as well as supervisory and security personnel in the exhibitions are necessary, according to the domestic museums.

Many Domestic Museums Lack Qualified Personnel

According to the Museum Association, over 100 million objects are stored in domestic museums on an estimated depot area of 36 football fields. Already, 45 percent of the museums lack qualified personnel to ensure the proper and up-to-date care of the collections. "Museum work is diverse and resource-intensive. The responsibility for the collections is shared by museum directors together with the stakeholders of the museum - primarily the sponsors and local authorities," it is emphasized. "We understand that cuts are necessary - but let us work together to ensure that the collections in Austrian museums do not lie fallow due to vacant positions and lack of resources."

(APA/Red)

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