Freedom Center sharpens focus

As the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center celebrates its fifth anniversary it is also working to trim its focus during a rough economic time that has created some unmet expectations for the museum. Since its opening on the Cincinnati riverfront in 2004, the museum has adjusted its budget and staff to adjust to the lower than expected attendance.  A cut in ticket prices this year and several traveling exhibits are credited with boosting attendance. The Freedom Center continues to draw rave reviews from educators and students visiting the museum.  Officials also expect a boost in attendance to occur following the completion of the $1 billion riverfront development surrounding the museum known as The Banks. Read full article here.