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The survey is new and we want to include as many voices as possible! We urge you to provide your museum’s information even if you’re unsure whether it will qualify for the survey. |
Help ensure that IMLS can reach you when the National Museum Survey (NMS) launches in early 2025!
This important, first-ever national survey will help museum administrators better contextualize their work among peer organizations while informing policymakers and the public about museums’ vital role in American society.
Ensure that the NMS reaches the right person at your institution!
We are currently gathering contact information for the thousands of zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, arboretums, nature and science centers, and museums of all descriptions across the country.
If you encounter any issues entering your institution’s data through the above link, we welcome you to instead email NMS@imls.gov with the name, title, and email address of your best contact for the NMS.
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Who is included: The NMS includes a range of museum disciplines, including zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, and arboretums; nature and science centers; history museums and historic sites; art museums; children’s museums; natural history museums; and specialized museums.
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Purpose: The survey will provide statistics of the scope and scale of museums’ presence and reach within the United States. Topics covered include institutional characteristics, facilities, finances, human resources, admissions and visitors, and digital presence.
Information about the NMS Pilot, including more background on the years-long survey development process:
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) National Museum Survey (NMS) Pilot: A Summary Report
National Museum Survey Pilot Acknowledgements (PDF, 156KB)