Mihtohseenionki Gallery Evaluation and Assessment including Expansion Planning Suggestions

 Mihtohseenionki Teacher’s Resource Guide  Previous surveys and observations  Attendance figures  Tape recorder  Questionnaire suggestions

To inspire an appreciation and understanding of the art, history and cultures of the American West and the indigenous peoples of North America, The Eiteljorg Museum collects and preserves Western art and Native American art and cultural objects of the highest quality, and serves the public through engaging exhibitions, educational programs, cultural exchanges, and entertaining special events. Mission Statement

1. When you hear the phrase “Native Americans of Indiana” what do you think or picture in your mind?  68% remarked in some capacity about Indians, of those 52% specifically named one or more of the tribes in the Mihtohseenionki gallery  32% made comments un-related to the Native American tribes of Indiana  42% of those who picked up on at least one message the museum intended to provide had a personal connection/experience with Indians of Indiana, 18% mentioned not knowing that Miami Indians were in Indiana.  All but one of the un-related comments had no relatedness to any gallery message

2. I’m going to name specific areas of the gallery and I’d like you to rank them on a scale of 1-5, 1 being needs improvement and 5 being outstanding. If you didn’t notice or experience the specific area, just say “did not use”. Activity12345N/A Video Stations--4%20%48%28% Computer Map of Indiana--8% 16%68% History Timeline--8%12%52%28% Ribbon Work--4%12%40%44% Basketry--4%24%40%32% Objects in the cases--8%16%72%4%

3.Is there anything in this gallery that stands out in your mind or raises a question?  69% commented about a specific aspect of the Mihtohseenionki gallery  38% made comments about another aspect of the Eiteljorg museum itself

4.If you could design your own gallery on Native Americans, what would it contain?  52% liked the way the museum had displayed objects and provided information about the Native Americans in Indiana  32% said they would add more interactive areas, i.e. more hands on activities, real t-pee, using Native Americans to explain objects and history  24% mentioned adding more objects such as tools, clothing, and handy work  16% specifically mentioned adding t-pee  8% mentioned that it would be nice if the hands on activities could provide the means for an object to be made and taken home

5.Is there anything else you’d like to say about this gallery?  72% had positive comments, i.e. very nice, terrific, think it’s great.

6. Is this your first visit to the Eiteljorg? YN__ 32%68% Is this your first visit to this gallery? YN__ 88%12% 223

8.What brought you here/back today?  64% came for the Dale Chihuly exhibit  32% had various other reasons, i.e. birthday, fun, conference, school project, visitors out of town