Children's Museum of Maine Visitor Feedback Survey
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Thank you for participating in the Children's Museum of Maine's visitor feedback survey. Your insights and thoughts about the Museum are very important to us and will help us better serve the children you care for and our community. This survey should take you about 10 minutes to complete and your answers will be kept strictly confidential. Again, thank you very much for your time.
1.
How often do you visit the Children's Museum of Maine?
Less than once a year
Less than once a year
Once a year
Once a year
2 - 3 times / year
2 - 3 times / year
4 - 6 times / year
4 - 6 times / year
7 or more times / year
7 or more times / year
2.
Which of the following answers best describe why you bring your family to CMM? (Choose the options most important to you.)
It allows us to spend time together in a fun environment
It allows us to spend time together in a fun environment
It provides learning opportunities for my children
It provides learning opportunities for my children
It is a safe environment for children to play
It is a safe environment for children to play
It is an inexpensive option to entertain the children
It is an inexpensive option to entertain the children
It is a good place for me as a parent
It is a good place for me as a parent
Other
3.
Are you a member of CMM?
Yes
Yes
No
No
4.
Have you donated to CMM in the past 12 months?
Yes
Yes
No
No
5.
Which of the following answers best describe why you support CMM through membership or donations? (Choose the options most important to you.)
It is important to me to support organizations that educate and support children
It is important to me to support organizations that educate and support children
It pays for the services my family receives from the museum
It pays for the services my family receives from the museum
It helps the museum improve their program and exhibits
It helps the museum improve their program and exhibits
It saves me money
It saves me money
I was asked
I was asked
Other
6.
Is there anything that you think CMM does very well? (Choose the options most important to you.)
Exhibits
Exhibits
Programs
Programs
Events
Events
Facility
Facility
Engage children of all ages
Engage children of all ages
Bring the community together
Bring the community together
The staff cares about my family
The staff cares about my family
Not sure
Not sure
Other
7.
Is there anything that you think CMM doesn't do well? (Choose the options most important to you.)
Exhibits
Exhibits
Programs
Programs
Focus on younger children
Focus on younger children
Focus on older children
Focus on older children
The facility
The facility
Bringing the community together
Bringing the community together
The staff cares about my family
The staff cares about my family
No, they meet our needs well
No, they meet our needs well
Other
8.
Do you feel that CMM is a safe place for children?
Yes
Yes
No
No
9.
Are there specific things that CMM could do that would make the Museum a safer place for children? If so, please describe.
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Do you feel that CMM is a clean place for children to play?
Yes
Yes
No
No
11.
Are there specific things that CMM could do that would make the Museum a cleaner place for children to play? If so, please describe.
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12.
What other types of museums do you enjoy visiting with your family? (Choose all that apply.)
Historic Sites (house museums, battlegrounds, mills, etc.)
Historic Sites (house museums, battlegrounds, mills, etc.)
History Museums
History Museums
Natural History Museums
Natural History Museums
Science Centers
Science Centers
Art Museums
Art Museums
Nature Centers
Nature Centers
Zoos and Aquariums
Zoos and Aquariums
Botanical Gardens and Arboretums
Botanical Gardens and Arboretums
I don't really visit other types of museums
I don't really visit other types of museums
13.
Is there anything in particular that makes other types of museums (or similar institutions) enjoyable to visit with your family?
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14.
When you think about your community, which of the following are important to you? (Check all that apply.)
Events and programs that attract families with children
Events and programs that attract families with children
Strong community institutions such as museums
Strong community institutions such as museums
A diverse and integrated community
A diverse and integrated community
Other
15.
Do you feel that CMM does a good job representing different cultures, races and ethnicities?
Yes
Yes
No
No
I am not sure
I am not sure
I never noticed
I never noticed
16.
If you answered yes to the preceding question, what do you think CMM does best to represent different cultures, races, and ethnicities?
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17.
Can you recall how well CMM serves or represents different cultures, races, and ethnicities? Can you recall anything in particular that they did about this issue that impressed you?
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18.
How much does it matter to you that children are exposed to different races and cultures?
It's extremely important to me
It's extremely important to me
It's somewhat important to me
It's somewhat important to me
It's not important to me
It's not important to me
19.
Do you have any thoughts on how CMM can do a better job exposing children to different cultures, races, and ethnicities?
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The following demographic questions are helpful as we try to understand how to best serve our visitors, members and our community. The following demographic questions will be kept completely confidential.
20.
How old are you?
Less than 30
Less than 30
30-39
30-39
40-49
40-49
50 or older
50 or older
21.
What is your closest relationship to young children?
Parent
Parent
Guardian
Guardian
Grandparent
Grandparent
Other family member
Other family member
Neither, I simply support the Children's Museum of Maine
Neither, I simply support the Children's Museum of Maine
22.
How old is your oldest child or grandchild?
Less than 2
Less than 2
2-4
2-4
5-7
5-7
8 or older
8 or older
23.
What is your gender?
Male
Male
Female
Female
24.
What is the highest level of education you have attained?
Some High School
Some High School
High School degree
High School degree
Some college / Associates degree / Technical School degree
Some college / Associates degree / Technical School degree
Bachelors degree
Bachelors degree
Advanced degree
Advanced degree
25.
What is your annual household income?
Under $30,000
Under $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$74,999
$50,000-$74,999
$75,000-$99,999
$75,000-$99,999
Over $100,000
Over $100,000
I prefer not to answer this question
I prefer not to answer this question
26.
What are the races / ethnicities of the members in your household? (Check all that apply.)
White / Caucasian
White / Caucasian
Hispanic
Hispanic
Black / African-American
Black / African-American
Asian-American
Asian-American
American Indian
American Indian
Mixed Race
Mixed Race
Other
27.
If we have any questions about your survey responses, may we contact you?
Yes
Yes
No
No
28.
If you answered "yes" to the above question, please provide your email address.
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Thank you! If this survey prompts any further thoughts, please feel free to share them below.
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