Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts. This survey will help us understand community interest and needs as we explore the possibility of a children’s museum in Wayne County. Your feedback will directly inform future planning decisions. Participants may opt in to a raffle for an Amazon gift card (one entry per person).

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* 1. Would you like to be included in the raffle for an Amazon giftcard?

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* 2. If yes, please add your email address below.

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* 3. What ages are the children you care for?

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* 4. How often do you take your children to science/museum/play-learning venues in a year (within and beyond Wayne County)?

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* 5. Name a few of your favorites that you have visited.

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* 6. What is the maximum you would be willing to pay per visit (for a family) for a children’s museum in Goldsboro/Wayne County?

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* 7. What types of exhibits or experiences appeal most for your family?

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* 8. What other local venues do you visit with children (parks, libraries, play centers)?

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* 9. How far (time-drive) would you be willing to travel for a high-quality children’s museum?

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* 10. Are there any barriers that would prevent you from visiting a children's museum?

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* 11. How important is it to you that the museum offers free or reduced-cost admission?

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* 12. How would you rate the need for a children’s museum in Wayne County?

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* 13. Which community partners or institutions could you see collaborating with the museum?

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* 14. How often would you or your organization likely use the museum for field trips, birthday parties, special events, rentals or outreach?

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* 15. What are your expectations around the museum’s hours of operation?

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* 16. What membership features would you find most valuable?

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* 17. How likely are you to purchase a membership for a children’s museum?

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* 18. What pricing seems reasonable for an annual membership?

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* 19. Would you pay additional for special programs (e.g., summer camps, STEM workshops, traveling exhibits)?

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* 20. What are your views on food/beverage on-site (snack bar/café) and on-site shop (museum store) — should this be included?

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* 21. How important is parking, accessibility, and ease of getting there in your decision to visit?

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* 22. What would make you choose this museum over other options (e.g., nearby Raleigh, Wilmington or local picks) — and what would make you not visit?

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* 23. How frequently do you expect to visit (first year vs future years)?

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* 24. What would encourage repeat visits?

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* 25. What expectations do you have about the museum’s growth or changing exhibits (how often should exhibits refresh) to keep it interesting?

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* 26. What concerns or hesitations do you have about a children’s museum in this area (e.g., sustainability, space/location, cost, competing usages of community funds)?

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* 27. If you were to describe one dream exhibit for your children in such a museum, what would it be?

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* 28. What one thing would make you proud of a children’s museum here (for your kids and for the community)?

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* 29. Any further comments, ideas or concerns you’d like the project team to know?

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