St Andrews Heritage Museum and Gardens Community Survey

Welcome

The St Andrews Heritage Museum and Garden displays objects and stories relating to the local history of the town of St Andrews within the historic Museum building on North Street. The Museum aims to provide enjoyment and education for local people and visitors to St Andrews and to support research into the town’s history through the wide variety of collections it cares for.

Exciting plans are underway to extend, enhance and develop the Museum. We are aiming to improve the visitor experience through a new exhibitions programme, re-imagined displays, new facilities and improved access. We are very proud of our Museum – which enjoys the support of a dedicated volunteer workforce – and want to encourage more, and new, visitors to this ‘hidden gem’ within the town.

While we prepare for this development project – the biggest that has been undertaken in the history of the Museum – we are very keen to hear your thoughts and ideas.

The survey will take around 10 minutes to complete - thank you very much for your time.

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* 1. What facilities would you like to see in the St Andrews Heritage Museum and Garden that would encourage you to visit:

Well-stocked shop area with a range of products relating to St Andrews and the Museum

Activities for children and young people during a visit

Outdoor garden space

Regular events

Local family history research facility

Displays relating to the history of the town

Meeting space for groups or businesses

Events space available to hire

Staff or volunteers available to provide information about the collections and displays

Information about the displays available in languages other than English

Information about the displays available in accessible formats

Specific quiet visiting times or spaces available

Other (please specify)

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* 2. The re-developed Museum will offer new displays, more facilities and a wider exhibitions and events programme and, because we need to become more financially sustainable, we are considering introducing a small admission charge.
Should admission prices be lower for those who live locally in St Andrews?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 3. We plan to introduce a wider events programme, with events to suit a range of interests and age groups. What type of events would appeal to you?

Festivals

Talks and lectures on local history

General historical talks and events

Events for children in the holiday period

Community events

Music/drama events

Gardening and growing food events

Sustainability-themed demonstrations and talks

Well-being events (yoga, art therapy etc)

Dementia-friendly activities (memory cafes, workshops)

Guided tours

Opportunities to be involved in projects at the Museum (research projects, exhibition work)

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What do you feel might be a barrier to visiting to the Museum?

Admission charge

On-street parking only

Not of interest / not sure if of interest

Too busy in the summer period

Not enough to entertain children or young people

If the Museum was not physically accessible (stairs, wheelchair access, disabled toilets etc)

No visitor toilets

Other (please specify)

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* 5. The Museum benefits from the assistance of a dedicated volunteer workforce, who give their time to support the Museum staff in a number of ways – including greeting visitors and introducing the Museum, and assisting with museum activities. Would you be interested in opportunities to volunteer at the Museum?

Yes

Possibly – I would like further details

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* 6. We are keen to increase our use of digital technology to enhance the displays and overall experience in the Museum. What methods do you feel would work well?

Audio guides

Digital reconstructions of buildings or places

Use of virtual reality

Interactive activities within the Museum

Digital maps

Video

Any other suggestions?

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* 7. What type of learning events might you be interested in attending at the Museum?

IT/digital/photography skills

Crafts

Gardening

History/genealogy

Curating exhibitions and care of museum collections

Sustainability/ growing food

Other (please specify)

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* 8. We are interested to hear about the type of exhibitions that would be of interest. Please tick those you would be interested in:

Local history of St Andrews

Local buildings

Local people

The history of the Museum building

Local (Fife) or Scottish history

Art exhibitions

Interactive exhibitions

Community-led exhibitions

Other (please specify)

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* 9. A key part of the re-development of the Museum is to ensure its’ sustainability into the future – considering the impact of climate change and recognising we are housed in a historic building.
Is this an important element for you?

Yes – I feel environmental sustainability is important and this sounds like a responsible way to care for heritage

No – this is not an important element for me

Any comments?

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* 10. We would like to know a little bit about you, which will help when we are thinking about the information that has been provided. Are you:

Local to the St Andrews area and I have visited the Museum before

Local to the St Andrews area and I haven't visited the Museum before

Local to Fife and I have visited the Museum before

Local to Fife and I haven't visited the Museum before

Local to Scotland and I have visited the Museum before

Local to Scotland and I haven't visited the Museum before

From the UK and I have visited the Museum before

From the UK and I haven't visited the Museum before

From outside the UK - which country are you from and have you visited the Museum before or not?

St Andrews Heritage Museum and Gardens Community Survey

Welcome

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* 1. What facilities would you like to see in the St Andrews Heritage Museum and Garden that would encourage you to visit:

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* 3. We plan to introduce a wider events programme, with events to suit a range of interests and age groups. What type of events would appeal to you?

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* 4. What do you feel might be a barrier to visiting to the Museum?

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* 6. We are keen to increase our use of digital technology to enhance the displays and overall experience in the Museum. What methods do you feel would work well?

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* 7. What type of learning events might you be interested in attending at the Museum?

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* 8. We are interested to hear about the type of exhibitions that would be of interest. Please tick those you would be interested in:

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* 9. A key part of the re-development of the Museum is to ensure its’ sustainability into the future – considering the impact of climate change and recognising we are housed in a historic building.Is this an important element for you?

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* 10. We would like to know a little bit about you, which will help when we are thinking about the information that has been provided. Are you:

* 9. A key part of the re-development of the Museum is to ensure its’ sustainability into the future – considering the impact of climate change and recognising we are housed in a historic building.
Is this an important element for you?