Due to a budget deficit, the Brooklyn Museum has replaced its longstanding pay-what-you-wish policy with a new approach called "Pay What We Wish." Starting April 1, front desk staff will assess visitors' clothing and overall appearance to determine admission prices. Staff members have been trained to recognize luxury items, shifting the focus from art education to fashion judgments. The move has sparked public debate, with visitors expressing uncertainty about how they are being evaluated and charged for entry, reflecting concerns about accessibility and inclusivity.
They used to teach us about collection highlights and the history of the museum. Now they're teaching us the difference between Birkin bags and Kelly bags.
The union's refusal to cooperate in negotiations has regretfully made offloading our problems onto everyday New Yorkers unavoidable, Brooklyn Museum Director Anne Pasternak said.
You know how in galleries, the girls at the front do the up-down at you? It's kind of like that, but worse.
I got charged $25. I can't tell if that's good or bad? I'm feeling really self-conscious.
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