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Estimates of Attendance for MoJC

Estimates of attendance are based on assumptions about a large space and a significant collection.  These are a function of the money raised for the art and the operations.  This estimate is also based on evaluations of competitive museums in the NY area as well as religiously oriented museums around the country.  

~ 1 Million Annual Visitors

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~ 1 Million Annual Visitors

Attendance Data for the Top 20 NY Museums

Here is an overview of attendance at the top museums in New York City based on available data:

Here’s a ranking of the top New York City museums by annual attendance:

  1. Metropolitan Museum of Art: Approximately 6.5 million visitors

  2. National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Over 3 million visitors

  3. American Museum of Natural History: Around 4 million visitors

  4. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA): About 3 million visitors

  5. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: Close to 1.3 million visitors

  6. Whitney Museum of American Art: Approximately 1.1 million visitors

  7. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum: About 1 million visitors

  8. Brooklyn Museum: Approximately 500,000 visitors

  9. The Museum of the City of New York: Around 300,000 visitors

  10. The Frick Collection: Approximately 275,000 visitors

  11. The Cloisters (part of the Met): Around 250,000 visitors

  12. The Morgan Library & Museum: About 250,000 visitors

  13. New Museum: Approximately 250,000 visitors

  14. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum: About 250,000 visitors

  15. New-York Historical Society Museum & Library: About 275,000 visitors

  16. Rubin Museum of Art: Approximately 170,000 visitors

  17. The Jewish Museum: Approximately 175,000 visitors

  18. Museum of the Moving Image: Around 120,000 visitors

  19. Queens Museum: Close to 200,000 visitors

  20. El Museo del Barrio: Close to 100,000 visitors

Sources

  • The Art Newspaper: Provides global rankings of museum attendance.

  • TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index: Offers annual reports on attendance at museums and cultural attractions worldwide.

  • Annual Reports from Individual Museums: Many museums publish their visitor statistics in their annual reports or on their websites.

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Source ChatGPT (9/10/24)

Attendance at Top Religiously Oriented Museums in the US

Here are the top 10 religiously oriented museums in the United States, known for their significance and popularity:

  1. The Museum of the Bible (Washington, D.C.)

    • Focus: The history, narrative, and impact of the Bible.

    • Attendance: Over 1 million visitors annually.

  2. The Ark Encounter (Williamstown, Kentucky) Attendance: 1 Million annually with a focus on Noah's ark

  3. The Creation Museum (Petersburg, Kentucky)

    • Focus: Young Earth creationism and the biblical account of creation.

    • Attendance: Over 500,000 visitors annually.

  4. The Billy Graham Library (Charlotte, North Carolina)

    • Focus: The life and ministry of evangelist Billy Graham.

    • Attendance: Approximately 200,000 visitors annually.

  5. The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (Emmitsburg, Maryland)

    • Focus: The life and legacy of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American-born saint.

    • Attendance: Over 200,000 visitors annually.

  6. The International Museum of Muslim Cultures (Jackson, Mississippi)

    • Focus: The history and culture of Muslim civilizations.

    • Attendance: Not widely publicized, but it's a significant cultural institution.

  7. The Skirball Cultural Center (Los Angeles, California)

    • Focus: Jewish culture, history, and values.

    • Attendance: Approximately 250,000 visitors annually.

  8. The Holy Land Experience (Orlando, Florida)

    • Focus: Re-creation of biblical Jerusalem and biblical stories.

    • Attendance: Prior to its closure in 2021, it attracted around 200,000 visitors annually.

  9. The National Museum of Catholic Art and History (Washington, D.C.)

    • Focus: Catholic art and history, though it has faced challenges in maintaining a permanent location.

    • Attendance: Varies due to its fluctuating status and relocations.

  10. The LDS Church History Museum (Salt Lake City, Utah)

    • Focus: The history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

    • Attendance: Around 200,000 visitors annually.

  11. The Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center and Bookstore (Detroit, Michigan)

    • Focus: African-American history, culture, and religion, with a focus on the Black Christian experience.

    • Attendance: Specific numbers not widely available, but it is a notable cultural institution.

These museums attract visitors interested in religious history, culture, and spiritual experiences. The attendance figures are approximations and can vary yearly.

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Source ChatGPT (9/2/24)

Attendance at Top Religiously Oriented Sites including Christian Museums in USA

Here are the estimated annual attendance figures for the top 10 religiously oriented sites in the United States:

  1. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (Washington, D.C.)

    • Attendance: Over 1 million visitors annually

    • Focus: Largest Roman Catholic church in North America, a significant pilgrimage site.

  2. The Museum of the Bible (Washington, D.C.)

    • Attendance: Over 1 million visitors annually

    • Focus: The history, narrative, and impact of the Bible.

  3. The Ark Encounter (Williamstown, Kentucky)

    • Attendance: Around 1 million visitors annually

    • Focus: A full-scale replica of Noah's Ark with exhibits on the biblical account of the flood.

  4. The Creation Museum (Petersburg, Kentucky)

    • Attendance: Over 500,000 visitors annually

    • Focus: Young Earth creationism and biblical history.

  5. The Billy Graham Library (Charlotte, North Carolina)

    • Attendance: Approximately 200,000 visitors annually

    • Focus: The life and ministry of evangelist Billy Graham.

  6. The Temple Square (Salt Lake City, Utah)

    • Attendance: Approximately 3 million visitors annually

    • Focus: Headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, includes multiple religious buildings and museums.

  7. The Holy Land Experience (Orlando, Florida)

    • Attendance: Around 200,000 visitors annually (prior to its closure in 2021)

    • Focus: A biblical theme park re-creating ancient Jerusalem and biblical stories.

  8. The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (Emmitsburg, Maryland)

    • Attendance: Over 200,000 visitors annually

    • Focus: Dedicated to the first American-born saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton.

  9. Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine (La Crosse, Wisconsin)

    • Attendance: Approximately 80,000-100,000 visitors annually

    • Focus: A Catholic shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

  10. The Skirball Cultural Center (Los Angeles, California)

    • Attendance: Approximately 250,000 visitors annually

    • Focus: Jewish culture, history, and values.

These figures are estimates and can vary depending on factors such as season, events, and specific years. Temple Square in Salt Lake City, though more than just a museum, is included due to its religious and cultural significance.

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Source ChatGPT (9/10/24)

Attendance at Top Christian Museums Globally

Here are estimated annual attendance figures for some of the top Christian-oriented museums around the world:

  1. Vatican Museums (Vatican City)

    • Attendance: Approximately 6.8 million visitors annually

    • Focus: Houses a vast collection of art and historical artifacts related to the Catholic Church, including the Sistine Chapel.

  2. Museo del Prado (Madrid, Spain)

    • Attendance: Around 3.3 million visitors annually

    • Focus: While not exclusively Christian, it contains a significant collection of Christian art, including works by Goya, Velázquez, and El Greco.

  3. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York City, USA)

    • Attendance: Approximately 6.5 million visitors annually

    • Focus: The Met's collection includes extensive Christian art, particularly in the medieval and Renaissance sections.

  4. Louvre Museum (Paris, France)

    • Attendance: Over 9.6 million visitors annually

    • Focus: Like the Prado, the Louvre isn't exclusively Christian, but it houses a large collection of Christian art and artifacts.

  5. Museum of the Bible (Washington, D.C., USA)

    • Attendance: Approximately 500,000 visitors annually

    • Focus: Dedicated to the history, narrative, and impact of the Bible.

  6. The Cloisters (New York City, USA)

    • Attendance: Approximately 300,000 visitors annually

    • Focus: A branch of the Met, focusing on medieval European art and architecture, with a significant emphasis on Christian works.

  7. Christian Museum at Esztergom (Esztergom, Hungary)

    • Attendance: Around 50,000 visitors annually

    • Focus: One of the oldest ecclesiastical collections in Hungary, featuring Christian art from various periods.

  8. Florence Cathedral Museum (Museo dell'Opera del Duomo) (Florence, Italy)

    • Attendance: Over 1 million visitors annually

    • Focus: Houses the original artworks from the Florence Cathedral, including Christian masterpieces like Michelangelo's "Pietà."

  9. Ark Encounter (Williamstown, Kentucky, USA)

    • Attendance: Around 1 million visitors annually

    • Focus: A Christian theme park centered around a life-sized replica of Noah's Ark.

  10. National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (Washington, D.C., USA)

    • Attendance: Approximately 1 million visitors annually

    • Focus: Although more of a religious site, it includes a museum aspect with exhibits on Catholic art and history.

These museums attract visitors for their religious, historical, and artistic significance, offering insights into Christian history and culture. Attendance numbers can fluctuate due to factors like special exhibitions, religious events, and global travel trends.

Source ChatGPT (9/10/24)

Attendance at the Top Global Christian Sites

Here are the estimated annual attendance figures for the top 10 Christian-oriented sites in the world:

  1. The Vatican (Vatican City)

    • Attendance: Over 18 million visitors annually

    • Focus: The heart of the Roman Catholic Church, including St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel.

  2. Our Lady of Guadalupe Basilica (Mexico City, Mexico)

    • Attendance: Approximately 20 million visitors annually

    • Focus: A major Catholic pilgrimage site dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe.

  3. Notre-Dame Cathedral (Paris, France)

    • Attendance: Approximately 12 million visitors annually (before the 2019 fire)

    • Focus: One of the most famous Gothic cathedrals in the world, a major site for Christians.

  4. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Jerusalem, Israel)

    • Attendance: Over 4 million visitors annually

    • Focus: A site in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, believed to be the location of Jesus' crucifixion, burial, and resurrection.

  5. Sagrada Família (Barcelona, Spain)

    • Attendance: Over 4.5 million visitors annually

    • Focus: A large unfinished Roman Catholic basilica designed by Antoni Gaudí, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

  6. St. Peter's Basilica (Vatican City)

    • Attendance: Approximately 10 million visitors annually

    • Focus: The largest church in the world and one of the most renowned works of Renaissance architecture.

  7. Lourdes (Lourdes, France)

    • Attendance: Approximately 6 million visitors annually

    • Focus: A major pilgrimage site where Catholics believe the Virgin Mary appeared to a young girl, Bernadette Soubirous, in 1858.

  8. The Church of the Nativity (Bethlehem, West Bank)

    • Attendance: Over 1.5 million visitors annually

    • Focus: A site marking the birthplace of Jesus Christ, one of the holiest sites in Christianity.

  9. Fatima (Fátima, Portugal)

    • Attendance: Over 5 million visitors annually

    • Focus: A major pilgrimage site where three shepherd children reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1917.

  10. St. Mark's Basilica (Venice, Italy)

    • Attendance: Approximately 4 million visitors annually

    • Focus: A historic basilica known for its opulent design and status as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Venice.

These Christian sites are visited by millions of pilgrims and tourists annually, making them some of the most significant and revered locations in Christianity. The attendance numbers can vary due to religious events, tourism trends, and global conditions.

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Source ChatGPT (9/10/24)

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