Banksy’s exhibition at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery has been an “absolutely extraordinary success” for the city.
John Hallett, Managing Director of Destination Bristol, says it has drawn visitors from across the UK.
“We’re working very hard with the museum now to try and put some hard figures on this because people want to know how much it’s worth.”
The exhibition, which opened shrouded in secrecy, has already seen 120,000 people visit.
Mr Hallett added that their current research shows the exhibition has a wide national appeal.
“We’ve got a lot of anecdotal evidence now from speaking to people who are going to the show, finding out where they’re coming from.
“We’re finding people travelling literally the length of the country just for the day and then going back home to Scotland because they want to see this exhibition.”
He added that although firm figures over the impact of the exhibition on local businesses was not yet available, interim figures could be released in the “next few weeks”.
Banksy v Bristol Museum is on at the City Museum and Art Gallery until 31 August 2009.
It is open seven days a week and entry is free. via (BBC Bristol)
