Buffeted by inflation, rising costs and the growing uncertainty surrounding government support for cultural institutions, Mystic Seaport Museum has implemented “necessary organizational changes” that include the elimination of 22 positions.

Employees were informed of the layoffs Tuesday, Christopher Freeman, the museum’s interim president and chief executive officer, said in an interview.

The layoffs, which represent about 15% of the museum’s workforce of nearly 150 people, were felt across the spectrum,” affecting members of all departments, Freeman said. Those whose positions were cut received severance packages and those enrolled in the company’s medical benefits plan also were offered health care support.

“The Museum remains open and will continue to present seasonal programming,” t

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