The Fairfield Museum is working with Sacred Heart University to conduct a survey of our membership. Our goal is to learn how we can better serve you and the community. We would be grateful for your help in answering the questions below. Your response will provide valuable information that will help guide the museum’s future.

Are you currently a member?
	Yes	No
What made you decide not to renew your membership?
What can the museum do to interest you in renewing your membership?
Why did you become a member of the museum?
How long have you been a member?
	less than 1 year	1-3 years	4-6 years	7+ years
What member benefits are most valuable to you?
	Discounts for events, gift shop	Early notification of events, programs	Free admission to the museum	Use of the research library	Subscription to the museum magazine	Other (list reasons below)
List other reasons here
What other benefits would offer additional value to your museum membership?
What value do you place on this membership relative to other organizations to which you belong?
	very high value	high value	no opinion either way	low value	very low value
Why is that?
When you hear or read about the Fairfield Museum and History Center, what are the first thoughts that come to mind?
Have you been to the new museum?
	Yes	No
If yes, what were your reactions to the new facility?
If no, why not?
Do you feel that the new facility will meet the needs of the community in terms of providing a location to learn and study about the history of Fairfield?
	Yes	No
Why or why not?
What, if any, needs do you believe are not being met by the museum?
What community programs or cultural events not at the Museum now would you like to see held in the Museum in the future?
Outside of the museum, what are your favorite hobbies (please list)?
Please evaluate the following aspects of the museum using a number to represent your evaluation: 1 = very low score; 2 = low score; 3 = average score; 4 = high score; 5 = very high score; 7 = do not know, cannot evaluate Please rate the following:
The convenience of the new location
	1	2	3	4	5	7
The change in name from the "Fairfield Historical Society" to the "Fairfield Museum and History Center"
	1	2	3	4	5	7
Member benefits
	1	2	3	4	5	7
The historical exhibits
	1	2	3	4	5	7
The research library and study area
	1	2	3	4	5	7
The educational programs offered for children
	1	2	3	4	5	7
The programs offered for adults
	1	2	3	4	5	7
Special community events
	1	2	3	4	5	7
Thank you for your responses. Is there anything else you would like to add about your feelings towards the museum? Anything that would help the staff serve you better?