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1. What types of exhibits are you most interested in seeing at the museum?

Ice Age

Health/Wellness

Bugs/Insects

Crime

Egyptian

Music

Science/Engineering

Fashion

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2. What exhibitions would you like to see in the future? Please rank the following options, with 1 being the exhibition you want to see most.

Pompeii The Exhibit - How did one volcanic eruption wipe out an entire civilization? Why did most people not flee from the ash and lava? Come learn about the mysteries of Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius. See artifacts such as frescoes, jewelry, medical instruments, and even full body casts of those who died.

Discovery of King Tut: One of Egypt's youngest kings lost until one man found the ancient burial. Come learn, see and touch parts of Ancient Egypt.

Ice Age - Who were the long lost creatures of the ice age, what did they look like, and how did they live?

Xtreme Bugs - Want to see bugs up close and personal? Walk through the grass and see them at sizes 3 times your size!

Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters - Wonder what its like to be inside a tornado or how a earthquake happens? Not only do you learn about these natural disasters, but you can experience each one without the real danger they create.

Biomechanics: The Machine Inside - Take a closer look at how animals are built and how they evolved the way they did. How hard do you have to pump a giraffe's heart to move blood to their brain? How do different wing sizes affect how birds fly?

Birds of Paradise: Amazing Avian Evolution - Found only in parts of New Guinea and Australia, these birds show fantastic plumes and bizarre courtships that result from millions of years of sexual selection in an environment with plenty of food and no natural predators.

What I Eat: Around the World in 25 Diets - Through a photos and stories, explore how cultures all around the world approach and consume food. You will learn and compare people eat across the globe, from a Maasai herder in Kenya to binge eaters in England.

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3. What other exhibitions would you like to see in the future? Please rate the following options, with 1 being the exhibition you want to see most.

What's Up Doc? The Animation Art of Chuck Jones - Where would we be without Looney Tunes, Bugs Bunny, Pepe La Pew, Wile E. Coyote and the rest of these iconic characters? Take a look at how they were created and learn about the man who brought them to life.

ReDress: Upcycled Style - See stunning creations that appear to be find couture and refined garments. Taking a closer look will show you dresses made from crushed glass or recycled bags. See how our trash can become a fashion statement.

Brain Teasers - Do you like puzzles, mathematical conundrums and mind-boggling block puzzles. You must use creative thinking and problem-solving strategies such as looking for patterns, thinking ahead, and setting aside preconceived ideas to figure out the answers in this exhibition.

Top Secret: License to Spy - Do you have what it takes to solve the crime? Try to solve the mystery through using James Bond-like technologies.

The Science of Rock 'N' Roll - History and technology play a large role in the different types of music across the decades. Learn what has changed over the years, as well as music theory, how to play, and record your own music.

Rad Science with Tony Hawk - Learn the connection between skateboarding and physics with the help of Tony Hawk. What makes or breaks your ability to complete a trick?

RACE: Are We So Different? - This exhibition brings together the everyday experience of living with race, its history, and the role of science plays through stories, interpretations and studies about racism in the United States.

The Science of Pixar - Take a behind the science look at how Pixar makes films and then try it for yourself.

Brain: The Inside Story - The organ that is responsible for every thought, every motion, and every response your body makes. Compare your brain to other animals, learn about how your brain works, how it learns, why sleep is important, and even learn about the geography of your brain as you walk through a giant replica.

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4. Would you still visit an exhibit if the materials were not authentic?

I would still visit the exhibition whether it was made of authentic materials or if it was made of replicas.

It would depend on the exhibition.

I would not visit an exhibition that was made of replicas.

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5. Is there an exhibition not listed that you would like to see at the Grand Rapids Public Museum? If so, what?

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6. What 3 exhibits do you visit most often at the Museum?

Anishinabek: The People of This Place

Collecting A-Z

The Mighty Wurlitzer

West Michigan Habitats

Newcomers: The People of This Place

1928 Spillman Carousel

Streets of Old Grand Rapids

Other (please specify)

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7. How often to do you visit the Museum?

More than once a month

Once a month

Once a year

2-3 times a year

4-6 times a year

More than six times a year

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8. Who do you usually visit the Museum with?

I visit by myself.

I visit with my spouse/partner.

I visit with my children.

I visit with my children and spouse/partner.

I visit with my grandchildren.

I visit with my grandchildren and spouse/partner.

I visit with my adult friends.

I visit with my organization's clients.

Other (please specify)

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9. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Less than high school

High school/GED

Two year college

Four year college

Masters

Doctorate

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10. Please indicate your gender:

Male

Female

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11. What is your ethnicity?

Caucasian/white

Hispanic or Latino

African American

Asian

Native American/Alaskan American

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

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12. What is your current marital status?

Single, never married

Married or domestic partnership

Divorced

Separated

Widowed

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13. What is your age?

18 to 24

25 to 34

35 to 44

45 to 54

55 to 64

65 to 74

75 or older

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14. Do you have children under the age of 18 in your household?

Yes

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15. Have you ever been a member of the Museum?

Yes

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16. Would you be interested in becoming a member? Memberships start at $65 annually.

If so, please leave your e-mail address so we can send you membership information. Thank you.

Yes

E-mail address

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1. What types of exhibits are you most interested in seeing at the museum?

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2. What exhibitions would you like to see in the future? Please rank the following options, with 1 being the exhibition you want to see most.

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3. What other exhibitions would you like to see in the future? Please rate the following options, with 1 being the exhibition you want to see most.

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4. Would you still visit an exhibit if the materials were not authentic?

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5. Is there an exhibition not listed that you would like to see at the Grand Rapids Public Museum? If so, what?

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6. What 3 exhibits do you visit most often at the Museum?

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7. How often to do you visit the Museum?

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8. Who do you usually visit the Museum with?

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9. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

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10. Please indicate your gender:

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11. What is your ethnicity?

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12. What is your current marital status?

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13. What is your age?

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14. Do you have children under the age of 18 in your household?

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15. Have you ever been a member of the Museum?

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16. Would you be interested in becoming a member? Memberships start at $65 annually.If so, please leave your e-mail address so we can send you membership information. Thank you.

16. Would you be interested in becoming a member? Memberships start at $65 annually.

If so, please leave your e-mail address so we can send you membership information. Thank you.