Bucharest, Romania

​Population decline in Romania has led to abandoned buildings and lower economic output, leaving some Romanian communities in need of revitalization. Museums preserve the history and culture of the local community while bringing in visitors, boosting the local economy. The goal of this project was to develop a guide with strategies that will help current and future small museums in Romania become more financially self-sustainable. We achieved this goal through interviews with museum administrators, analysis of budget reports, and participant observations. We designed a digital guide with recommended strategies including diversifying funding sources, forming local partnerships, and increasing visibility that small museums in Romania can use to become more financially self-sustainable.