The Christian Science Monitor has published an extensive exploration of how museums are refashioning themselves as social centers and community hubs in response to the changing economy, demographics, and cultural expectations. The article includes comments from Elizabeth Merritt, director of AAM's Center for the Future of Museums, James Chung, co-author of the CFM report "Museums & Society 2034" and leaders of many forward-thinking museums, including Emlyn Koster of the Liberty Science Center, and Barbara Henry of the Oakland Museum of California.

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