The line graph illustrates the changes in annual visitor numbers for three categories of museums – History, Science, and Art – over a fifteen-year period starting from 2000.
Overall, the History museum remained the most popular destination throughout the period, despite some fluctuations. Conversely, while the Science museum saw a steady decline in attendance, the Art museum experienced a significant growth in popularity by the end of the timeframe.
In 2000, the History museum started with 600,000 visitors. This figure rose to a peak of 750,000 in 2005 before dropping back to 600,000 in 2010. However, it recovered slightly to finish at approximately 650,000 in 2015.
The Science museum followed a different trajectory; it began as the second most visited site with 400,000 people, but this number plummeted steadily over the next 15 years, reaching a low of 200,000. In contrast, the Art museum, which started with the lowest attendance of 300,000, saw a gradual increase. By 2015, its visitor count had surged to 500,000, overtaking the Science museum to become the second most frequented institution in the city.