THE VALUE OF GALLERIES LIBRARIES ARCHIVES AND MUSEUMS
THE VALUE OF GALLERIES, LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES AND MUSEUMS (GLAMS) IN CANADA HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE DECEMBER 2019 VALUE STUDY OF GLAMS IN CANADA
BACKGROUND
KEY FINDINGS BY THE NUMBERS 150 $8. 6 million annual visits For billion a year in economic benefits every dollar invested in GLAMs Canadian Society gets nearly four in benefits
BENEFITS OF GLAMS Greater literacy, curiosity, innovation, knowledge and creativity Improved Better overall health and well-being sense of community
INDUSTRY COMPARISONS More annual visitors than the CFL, NHL, and MLB Larger than the wine and grape industry in Canada
REGIONAL BREAKDOWN OF STUDY Regional results related to users and non-users willingness to pay for GLAMs
KEY BENEFITS OF GALLERIES Good for your health Higher probability of volunteerism Economic and educational benefits
KEY BENEFITS OF LIBRARIES Access to resources to research, learn and engage Neighbourhood and inclusion Economic hubs that promote community support and educational benefits
KEY BENEFITS OF ARCHIVES Fundamental role of providing evidence of past Preservation of vital records activities Economic and educational benefits
KEY BENEFITS OF MUSEUMS Create a sense of community and belonging Educate, life inspire, and contribute to our overall quality of Economic and educational benefits
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