Survey - NMAAHC Survey August 2019

1.

Question - Not Required - Which of the following makes the Museum special to you personally? Please check all that apply.

	The Museum's goal to educate and inspire all visitors by sharing the complete African American story
	The Museum's outstanding exhibitions and extensive collection of over 37,000 treasures
	The sense of being part of a vibrant and committed community
	The Museum's wide variety of educational and cultural programming

2.

Question - Not Required - Which of the following aspects of the Museum's mission are most important to you personally? Please check all that apply.

	Shining a light on the full African American experience
	Telling the stories of African American heroes, both famous and forgotten
	Educating visitors on how African American culture has shaped our shared heritage
	Developing engaging, informative classroom materials on African American history
	Encouraging a national dialogue on race, reconciliation, and healing

3.

Question - Not Required - Which of the following areas of African American history are important to you personally? Please check all that apply.

	African American achievements in art, music, literature, sports, and entertainment
	Slavery, the Civil War, and Emancipation
	Segregation and the Jim Crow era
	The Civil Rights Movement
	Today's ongoing struggle for equality and social justice

4.

Question - Not Required - Which of the following do you feel is inhibiting national healing? Please check one.

The recent upsurge in public racism and race-based hate crimes

Continued segregation in communities across America

Failure to accurately educate children about slavery and the Jim Crow era

5.

Question - Not Required - Which of the following do you believe are important to the Museum's continued success? Please check all that apply.

	Reaching out to new audiences
	Staying current with the evolving African American story
	Developing compelling new exhibits
	Presenting more innovative educational and cultural programming

6.

Question - Not Required - Which of the following Member benefits do you value most? Please check one.

Discounts at Smithsonian Stores and online

Free subscription to Through the Lens, our informative Member newsletter

Exclusive Members-only events like Member Nights and Member Mornings

Annual behind-the-scenes tours

Pride in helping to bring the African American experience to life

7.

Question - Not Required - Please include any additional input that you would like to share with the Museum's leadership: