Survey - NMAAHC Welcome Survey

1.

Question - Not Required - Please select the element of the Museum's mission that is most important to you.

Telling the African American story that is often ignored or even suppressed

Shining a light on individual African Americans who made history

Educating visitors on how African American culture has shaped our shared heritage

Developing engaging, informative classroom materials on African American history

Pushing forward the national dialogue on race, justice, and equity

Other

2.

Question - Not Required - If you chose "Other" above, please let us know what element of the Museum's mission is most important to you.

3.

Question - Not Required - Which aspects of African American history should the Museum focus on? (Please select all that apply.)

	The experiences of slavery, the Civil War, and emancipation
	Segregation and the Jim Crow era
	The civil rights movement
	Documenting the ongoing fight for equality and justice in the twenty-first century, including police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement
	African American contributions to art, music, literature, sports, and entertainment
	African American achievements in fields such as science, education, government, and the military
	Other

4.

Question - Not Required - If you answered "Other" above, please let us know which aspects of African American history you think the Museum should focus on.

5.

Question - Not Required - Please select the top three initiatives you think will best advance the Museum's mission.

	Adding to our collection of historic artifacts
	Creating interactive exhibitions at the Museum
	Seminars and symposiums on African American history and culture
	Building traveling exhibitions
	Enhancing online content and virtual exhibitions and programs
	Increasing outreach to teachers and students nationwide

6.

Question - Not Required - If you answered "Other" above, please let us know which initiative you think will best advance the Museum's mission.

7.

Question - Not Required - Which of the following do you believe is the most effective way the Museum can combat our nation's legacy of racism?

	Inspiring visitors with the stories of African American heroes
	Shining a spotlight on horrors like slavery and the Jim Crow era
	Finding new ways to bring Americans together to appreciate our shared heritage
	Fostering a national conversation about race to encourage reconciliation and healing
	Documenting the current Black Lives Matter movement

8.

Question - Not Required - If you answered "Other" above, please let us know what you believe is the most effective way the Museum can combat our nation's legacy of racism.

9.

Question - Not Required - Please let us know any additional input that you would like to share with the Museum.