Museum of Discovery - Total Cumulative Participation
Desired Result: Above Target
Analysis of Performance
Increased program attendance due to the start of summer camps & "Year of Conversations" programming, while lower percentage of Fort Collins ZIP codes due to summer time tourism increase.
Attendance is slowly increasing, though we are still seeing an overall decrease in previous years for various reasons. FCMoD staff continue to analyze and discuss options to increase attendance.
Metric Definition
The total number visits and participation at the Museum of Discovery.
Why Is This Important?
This metric provides an indication of the diversity and popularity of our cultural programs. Offering a wide range of popular programs is a hallmark of successful operation.
City Organization Impact on Performance
High – Cultural Services directly influences this metric by developing and offering a diverse and wide-ranging variety of programs that appeal to the community. Participation numbers are also influenced through marketing and outreach. Cultural Services also directly influences the amount of programs offered at the Museum of Discovery by creating programs that interest the community on a variety of levels.
Benchmark Information
FCMoD is a unique blend of hands-on and artifact based experiences that feature scientific concepts and historical/cultural content. While we have not been able to identify museums with a similar blending of content to benchmark, we with continue to look for benchmarks within the museum community.