[BCMA] To charge or not to charge

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

The TCHM has been admission by donation since we opened, $2 and kids in
free. What we had on the sign, and what our gallery attendant says was
"Admission by donation, suggested donation is $2-10" Some people still
don't donate and that's fine. This year we hoped that our rising visitor
numbers over the past few years meant we could up that donation to $5.

In the end we did and now it's suggested donation of $5-15. People with
cash are still happy to donate but there are far fewer people carrying cash
this year and we don't have a digital payment method. As a result our
average donation is actually down from last year.

Natalie

*Tofino Clayoquot Heritage Museum *


331 Main Street, Tofino, BC
Museum Hours:
     Wednesday 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
     Thursday - Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
@tofinomuseum ~ www.tofinomuseum.ca

*Step back in time to learn how our past has shaped our present. *

The Tofino Clayoquot Heritage Museum gratefully operates in the
ƛaʔuukʷiaʔtḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht) hahoulthee (traditional territory).




On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 at 10:00, Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv. <
bcma at lists.vifa.ca> wrote:

> Atchelitz Threshermen’s Association Pioneer Museum in Chilliwack is
> re-opening for one day a week.  For many years we have had a sign saying
> admission by donation.  We are considering charging a minimal fee for
> entrance to our main building.  Our numbers have been going up over the
> last few years and our donations have increased considerably, but we wonder
> if we are shortchanging ourselves by not charging.
> Any ideas or opinions on this issue would be much appreciated.
>
> John Black
> Secretary
> Atchelitz Threshermen’s Association
> atachwk at gmail.com
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