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Small museums in Missouri struggle every year to stay open
On a Friday afternoon, Executive Director Lori Pratt sits at the desk in her office at the Audrain County Historical Society, staring at papers on her desk. No classes came through the museums today or any day this week. It’s not uncommon for a week to pass like this for Pratt, considering her museums had around 1,000 visitors total last year.
Missouri is home to many self-funded museums, each trying to raise enough money to survive. Depending on the topic and location of these museums, some must work harder than others.
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