During the past year, Sweden's county museums have been alerted to tough economic conditions, which, according to the County Museums' cooperation council, results in cuts and layoffs, something that the Cultural News has previously reported.
In December, it was clear that the government is commissioning the National Antiquities Office to make a review of the conditions for the regional museums' activities in 2020, which is welcomed by the trade association Länsmuseeren's cooperation council and general secretary Linda Lundberg.
Should raise good examples- We have been lifting this for a long time, that many county museums have been very tough, and we have raised Minister of Culture Amanda Lind. We therefore welcome this screening because we want everyone to have access to the cultural heritage that we manage, says Linda Lundberg to the Culture News.
The review, which will be reported to the government in 2021, will include, among other things, an analysis of how conditions for county museums' operations have changed over time. It should also contain good examples of how the business has developed, which Linda Lundberg thinks is a good input.
"Is there a great frustration"- Despite small resources, the county museums around Sweden do many good things. It is positive that you choose to print the good examples that exist, says Linda Lundberg and continues:
- There is a frustration at the county museums that they do not have the resources to do what they want and see a need for. The best thing that can come out of this review is to see how serious the situation is. We know that it is a matter of having to raise funds to run our business.