Langley Township: Museum closure could harm tourism
Langley Township council is considering a two-day closure of the museum to shave $31,000 off the budget.
In an attempt to reduce the 2010 budget, the Township of Langley is considering closing the Langley Centennial Museum (LCM) for Sundays and Mondays during the fall, winter and spring. The Langley Heritage Society has sent a letter to the mayor and councillors suggesting that they may not have all the facts required to make this devastating decision, and suggesting that the councillors do not realize the contribution the museum makes to this community.
Last year, the LCM presented school programs to just under 17,000 school children and was the recipient of an extra grant of $35,000 from the BC Arts Council because of the wide range of services it offers in the community and the increase in the numbers of people served.
With the Fort Langley National Historic Site (FLNHS) open seven days a week, and located only two blocks from the museum, the heritage society feels that visitors should have the opportunity to visit the FLNHS and the LCM every day, year round.
At a time when a special agency — Tourism Langley — has been created to promote tourism, it appears counter-productive to reduce the funding and hours of the museum.
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