[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by garinda

Well I'd question the accuracy of any visitor numbers.

True, there's always someone near the door, but sometimes they are busy with another visiting party, and I've never noticed them doing a head count.

Even if they have some sort of mechanical footfall counter, which I doubt, that doesn't give an accurate reading, as many times people sit outside and re-enter the gallery or cafe, more than once.

As stated, I've never once been asked where I'd travelled from.

They do have a little mechanical counter at the desk at the main entrance, and they do know if people have gone out and re-entered.
They also greet every one that comes in, ask them if they've been before, give them a handout of the collection, and explain where and what all the displays are about, invite them to sign the visitors book.
The do have to take toilet breaks some time, and if I'm there I look after the front desk for them till they return.

Retlaw.