Dear IMA members and colleagues,

As we collectively support the response to Covid-19, it is not yet apparent what the long-term effect of the closure of our museums across the island will bring. 

From loss of earned-income lines and cancellation of programmes to the impact on operations and, in particular, on staff and volunteers, it is important that we take stock of the current situation and work as a collective to minimise the negative effect on our sector and the communities we serve and support.

To enable us to assess the current difficulties faced by museums and staff, we are collating information via this survey that will allow us to identify areas of utmost priority and seek solutions and additional supports that we can bring to relevant stakeholders, government departments and agencies.

The date for completion is Friday 3rd April.

Approximate completion is 15 minutes and it is recommendable that it be completed by a senior member of staff. For the purposes of assessing short-term impact on museums across the island, we are focusing on a 31-day period (one month) following closure of your museum to the public.

Please give estimated figures if you do not have access to data and note that all information will be kept confidential and anonymised in the report.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Kind regards,
Gina O'Kelly

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* 1. Please give your contact details, name of your museum, and county where it is located.

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* 2. What is the governing structure of your organisation?

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* 3. What were your projected audience figures for the 31 day period (one month) following your date of closure? Please give an estimate if you have no access to data.

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* 4. Taking a period of 31 days (one month) from your date of closure, how many scheduled events/programmes have been cancelled or postponed during this time? Can you specify their nature? Please give an estimate if no access to data.

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* 5. Can you tell us about the immediate and long-term impact on collections management, loans and exhibitions?

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* 6. What measures (if any) have you been able to put in place to continue to connect with your audiences?

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* 7. Taking a period of 31 days (one month) from your date of closure, can you give the projected loss of earned income during this time? Please estimate total amount if no access to data and give a breakdown where possible.

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* 8. Taking a period of 31 days (one month) from your date of closure, what fixed expenses will your museum incur during this time? Please give an estimate where no access to data and a breakdown where possible.

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* 9. Based on your financial reserves and current level of income/overhead, how long do you estimate you would be able to continue to operate if current restrictions continue?

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* 10. Regarding the impact of closure on staff and volunteers, please tick any of the measures below that have been taken by your museum:

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* 11. What measures can be taken by government, their agencies, and/or your funding bodies to support your museum?

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* 12. Is there any further information you would like to share with us?

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