Bellevue Arts Museum Announces Closure Amid Financial Struggles
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After months of dealing with financial struggles, the Bellevue Arts Museum announced Wednesday that it is shutting down. **BELLEVUE, Wash. ** - The Bellevue Arts Museum announced its closure to the public on Wednesday after dealing with significant post-pandemic financial challenges. In a press release, the Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) said it faced similar struggles to many other museums in the U. S.
, including a major drop in foot traffic and fewer donations. "BAM, like most American museums, has been affected by revenue losses amid drops in attendance, fundraising, and retail sales since the end of the pandemic. Despite the museum's best efforts to overcome significant...