Oklahoma News Report

Tourist attractions like the Will Rogers Museum in Claremore depend on state funding to operate. The museum draws thousands of visitors to the state. Tourists visiting the museum also spend lots of money shopping, eating and staying in hotels in the Claremore area.

Because of state funding cuts, the attractions like the Will Rogers Museum have a lot less money to pay their bills. It’s a dilemma that has the attractions wondering how to cope. Do they cut hours? Close some days? If they do, how will it affect the community that depends on the tourists they attract?