2015 Progress Report SDSM&T Museum of Geology SD - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

2015 Progress Report

SDSM&T Museum of Geology

SD Archaeological Research Center

Sioux Indian Museum

Minnilusa Pioneer Museum

City of Rapid City

Wells Fargo Theater

Uniview – Night Sky Journey

Learning Lab, Group Tours and Interactive Exhibits

Discovery Expedition

Learning Forums

Education Attendance 9,000 7,671 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,198 5,000 2014 4,000 2015 3,000 2,000 1,000 ‐ Year to Date Education on ‐ site plus outreach comparison Up 2,473 or 48%

YTD Total Audience 23,000 21,757 22,000 21,000 20,000 19,000 17,504 18,000 17,000 2014 16,000 2015 15,000 14,000 13,000 12,000 11,000 10,000 Total Audience Up 4,253 or 24% Membership & Friends Up to Year Prior

Audience Feedback • True West Magazine Top 50 Museums • Buffalo Chip Top 10 Hidden Gems of the Black Hills #1 • Midwest Travel #1 Rapid City Attractions

Rapid City Experience

YTD Number of Community Events 115 102 105 95 85 75 2014 65 2015 55 46 45 35 25 Facility Rentals Up 56 or 122%

Revenue Up 4.4% 8.5% Expenses Down *Eliminating In-Kind Revenues & Expenses

Facility Related Expenses Up • Utilities • Repairs & Maintenance • Building Supplies 31% • Building Security • Insurance Up $28,610 To Year Prior

The Journey Continues