I did my first work experience at a local museum 30 years ago. Only the curator was paid.
Today my retired dad volunteers at the same museum. Same story. The volunteers are very dedicated, taking on weekly school tours and providing a key educational resource.
Resources are needed to preserve the buildings and collections. Without this local history deteriorates, is hidden and forgotten
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/oct/06/british-history-destroyed-museums-culture-wars-statues