The Museums & Galleries of NSW team is conducting a comprehensive survey of the sector and is asking for your participation and insights in this research.
The purpose of the census is to gather vital information from organisations to provide an accurate overview of the sector, highlight some of the most pressing needs and assist them in providing services and advocating on your behalf.
Why is collecting this information important?
Museums & Galleries of NSW will use this information to build a ‘snapshot’ of venues and visitation, analyse trends and track progress from the previous census in 2018. The data will assist them in making informed decisions on future policies, services, and programs, as well as help them advocate to local, state, and national government bodies on your behalf to assist them to develop policy, allocate funding, and plan and run public services.
We also know that other agencies look to the M&G NSW Census as one of the most comprehensive studies of our sector to help inform their decision making.
The final report will be made available on the MGNSW website as a valuable resource for other service organisations and government bodies to promote the value of museums, galleries and Aboriginal cultural centres as vital organisations within our communities.
Museums & Galleries of NSW will also undertake to create several key fact sheets in collaboration with other sector bodies and individuals focusing on collections, sustainability and Local Government funding among other areas.
The Museums & Galleries of NSW 2022 Sector Census asks questions about your programs, collections, staffing levels, facilities, funding, and visitation. Any data collected will be anonymised in the final report, which they hope to make available later in 2022.
Complete the census here.