For the past ten years, AEA has been collecting data on the planned and completed large-scale cultural infrastructure projects globally. The collected data is summarised in a yearly Cultural Infrastructure Index report, highlighting key data trends and innovations in the cultural facilities.

The Cultural Infrastructure Index (CII) identifies projects with a budget of US$10 million or more that were announced publicly or completed within a calendar year. “Cultural infrastructure” comprises museums/galleries, performing arts centers, multifunction arts venues, and cultural hubs or districts. Types of projects tracked include new buildings, renovations, expansions, and adaptive reuse.

The data can be explored using this interactive dashboard and published reports can be found on AEA's website.