your museum: your say

We have engaged over 400 people 25 users through in depth conversations/Café model 15 non users through in depth conversations/Café model 123 trails filled in/48 school groups 67 events questionnaires 90 people at Priory Meadow 100 through the online survey

Key themes Key descriptor words Displays/ exhibitions Labelling, interpretation and interactivity Events Location, signage Communication Building and atmosphere Visiting Other places people go What people would like to see

Visiting Strong bond around childhood experiences and repeating them for children/grandchildren Visits tail off when children grow up and museum forgotten Welcome important for all Access challenges/lift/toilets Users coming for changing exhibitions but not for museum

Museums and exhibitions A lot of passion around local history and future of Old Town Museum A lot of interest in seeing local artists and contemporary art Displays can be confusing; more narrative around Hastings heroes like Brassey, Grey Owl Too static

Building Some comments about tired fabric and lighting Families like the laid back vibe – feel relaxed A lot about shop/entrance Clear demand for a better café Parking a challenge for popular events

Location/visibility People don’t know/forget it’s there For some people, it’s a hike Nice to be somewhere different Grounds are great – a bit underused