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Alaska Museums Surveys and Data

Data gathered from museums surveyed around Alaska during 1984, 2000, 2010, and 2020.

Question 38: Programs and Events Offered

Please indicate which of the following programs or events your museum offers.
  Museums (% and #)
Permanent exhibits 100.00% 62
Temporary exhibits 75.81% 47
Traveling exhibits from other institutions 41.94% 26
Public events such as lectures & films 82.26% 51
Art demonstrators 46.77% 29
Guided tours 70.97% 44
School activities in-house 72.58% 45
School activities outreach 56.45% 35
Collection available for research 61.29% 38
Archives or library available to public 50.00% 31
"Free" Days/Events 67.74% 42
Space for non-museum events 56.45% 35
Special publications 48.39% 30

Question 44: Traveling or Temporary Exhibitions

Approximately what percentage of traveling or temporary exhibitions come from, or go to, Alaskan institutions?
  Museums (% and #)
0-20% 71.67% 43
20-40% 6.67% 4
40-60% 5.00% 3
60-80% 1.67% 1
80-100% 15.00% 9