ABOUT: The following questionnaire is being used to gather
data for the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museum's Annual "Building Museums"
symposium. All museum professionals who have been or will be involved in a building
project (e.g., addition, renovation, new building) between 2000 and 2015 are
encouraged to participate in this survey. In addition to basic information,
the survey includes questions about planning, developing the design, finances,
fundraising, communications, closings/openings, staffing and oversight, and
evaluation.
DOWNLOAD THE QUESTIONS IN ADVANCE: This survey will take approximately
30 minutes to complete. We recommend that you download the complete list of
questions before completing the survey. Once you begin the survey, you cannot
save your answers and return at a later date. Download
questions (.pdf)
USE OF DATA: In conjunction with the George Washington University Museum
Studies program the data will be used in educational programs. In addition,
a future publication on the topic of Building Museums will also draw on the
lessons compiled from this survey. A summary report will be developed and results
shared with all museums completing the questionnaire.
QUESTIONS? Please contact Martha Morris, Associate Professor of Museum
Studies, The George Washington University at morrism@gwu.edu or Dana Allen-Greil,
Building Museums Program Committee, at danagreil@gmail.com.
