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Measuring Belonging to Address Social Exclusion in Museums

October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2023 | Public Programs, Exhibitions

The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago will conduct a research study that measures a sense of belonging for museum guests, helping museums identify and address social exclusion issues. Project activities include developing and testing a survey instrument with museum visitors along with a comparison group of non-museum goers, culminating in the production of the final instrument, a user's guide, and a template to analyze findings. The project will involve nine museums of various types, sizes, audience demographics, and geographic locations collaborating to collect and analyze data and then share the project results with the broader museum community. Project activities will result in an increase in museum staff's awareness of their audience's sense of inclusion, leading to museums that are more responsive and relevant to their communities.

Funders

IMLS
Funding Program: National Leadership Grants for Museums
Award Number: MG-249150-OMS-21
Funding Amount: $175,150

TEAM MEMBERS

  • AaronPrice 049 300h
    Author
    Museum of Science & Industry, Chicago
  • Resource Type: Projects
    Discipline: General STEM
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits

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