The museum, one of the world's largest, is trying to expand its financial reach.
I think the museum should be trying to lead taste, to show people what is good design from the past and the present.
The museum has been trying to expand since the 1980's.
Now museums are trying to get a handle on it.
You have to understand what the museum is trying to do.
"And I think the museum is trying to bring in a larger family audience."
All the museums try to remain in the public eye while closed.
And indeed, the museum is trying to raise $700,000 to buy it.
The museum is also trying to make it easier for people to drop by.
The museum may also try singles nights, the director said.