Erik Jacobs for the Boston Globe

For three years, the bronze front doors at the Worcester Art Museum’s Salisbury Street entrance have been locked due to lack of funds.

Erik Jacobs for the Boston Globe

On Wednesday, the museum is opening those doors permanently.

Erik Jacobs for the Boston Globe

For July and August, the museum is also waiving the $14 visitor entrance fee.

Erik Jacobs for the Boston Globe

The aim is to focus attention on the Worcester museum, which draws 75,000 visitors a year and struggles in the shadow of Boston's institutions.

Erik Jacobs for the Boston Globe

Recently installed director Matthias Waschek said it was the first part of his plan to revive the sleepy institution.