> As opposed to the museum shutting down completely? Yes. Shutting down temporary for the short or even medium term is better for humanity,if that is the cost

> As opposed to the museum shutting down completely? Yes. Shutting down temporary for the short or even medium term is better for humanity,if that is the cost to maintain long-term public access The primary purpose of museums is not profit or employment, but housing cultural artefacts. IMO it is better (for humanity) if all employees are furloughed or even fired, and the buildings shuttered until a time they are viable again - even if it's a whole new organisation that rises from the ashes or if collections have to be transferred to a different surviving museum.