4.2d To what extent do temporary museum exhibitions with high relative footfall success generate a longer-term increase in visitor numbers?

Background

DCMS is committed to increasing access for everyone. To achieve this, we aim to increase participation across culture and heritage sectors. Although there is a significant body of research on participation, DCMS is interested in research that moves beyond headline participation numbers to explore the barriers to engagement, across geographic, demographic and socio-economic factors. Specifically, we seek to understand the reasons for non-participation and how specific interventions can effectively broaden audiences to improve participation in culture.

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