Research
Museums Aotearoa Sector Survey
Three museum sector 'barometer' surveys have now been completed. This annual cycle will build up data on trends over time, as well as provide the opportunity for more in-depth research in selected areas. This research will result in a better understanding of the New Zealand museum sector, providing valuable information to grow support for, and recognition of, the sector. The research will also better enable Museums Aotearoa to make a stronger case for the societal benefits - both economic and cultural - that are created by our sector.
Museums Aotearoa appreciates the support of partners National Services Te Paerangi and Local Government NZ, the expertise of the NZ Tourism Research Institute, and the essential contribution of all those who provide information.
Web Survey - February/March 2009
Thank you to all the museum organisations who participated in the third annual barometer survey gathering valuable information for the museum and gallery sector.
This year the focus was on collections held by museum organisations around the country.
The research was conducted by the New Zealand Tourism Research Institute (NZTRI) for Museums Aotearoa, with the support of National Services Te Paerangi.
Click here to download the Museums Aotearoa NZTRI Survey Report 2009.
Web Survey December 2007
Following a pilot survey in February 2007, museum organisations were invited to participate in a second baromoter survey, with a special focus on staff and volunteers. Thank you to all those Museums and Galleries who participated at a busy time of year. A full report was presented at the Museums Aotearoa conference in April 2008.
Click here to download the March 2008 Executive Summary or Consolidated Full Survey Report
Web Survey February 2007
The results of the 2007 pilot survey were reported at the AGM on the 16 March 2007. The good response from a wide range of museum organisations showed positive support for an ongoing museum sector survey. In July 2007 the initial report was augmented with further analysis by 'size' of institution.
Click here to download the July 07 Executive Summary (61KB) or the Full Survey Report (400KB)
Please send comments direct to mail@museums-aotearoa.org.nz
Careers and Skills for the museum sector
ATTTO has commissioned research into skills shortages, training needs and career pathways inhte museum and wider tourism areas.
In 2008-09 the Career Maps and Paths project investigated career pathways and linkages between job roles in museums, tourism, travel and hospitality. Further informtion can be found on the ATTTO website here.
Background research to develop a skills strategy for the museum sector was undertaken by NZTRI adn Projects International on behalf of ATTTO in early 2009. The summary of findings can be downloaded here.