On Thu, 14 Nov 1996 22:31:49 EST, you wrote:

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>From:   CLP2::WALTERSA     "Anne Walters" 14-NOV-1996 16:42:46.48
>To:     ADLERL
>CC:     WALTERSA
>Subj:   pricing for groups

>We are currently examining the prices that we charge groups to visit both the
>Carnegie Museum of Art and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History (which are
>both housed in the same complex); and we are interested in the group rates and
>group admissions policies at other museums.

>        Do you offer a group rate?  If so, what is it and how does it compare
>        with the regular admission rate for individuals?
Yes.  4-19 persons get 10% discount.  20 - 49 get 15% discount.  over
50 get 20%.  Doesn't apply to our "Value Pass" (all facilities)
Regular admission rate is adult: $4 (museum(, $3.50 (planetarium),
$3.50 (science centre);  Value Pass (all facilities) $9.00  3years and
under, and members, are admitted free.

>        Do you offer docent-led tours?  If so, what is the group rate for the
>        tour?  Do you charge more for a tour?
Yes.  Docent and staff interpreter-led tours.  No additional charge
for a tour.  For large groups, we occasionally give an
overview/introduction and then send them self-guided.

>        Do you charge a per person rate for groups or do you charge one flat
>        fee per group?  If you charge one flat fee per group, what is that fee
>        and does it vary according to the size of the group?
Per person, and it does change depending on group size. See above.

>        Do you require a minimum number per group?
Yes, see above.  We've tried Family pricing, but couldn't believe how
large families can be (truthfully or not!); rather than challenge our
visitors' honesty, we've moved away from that to a per-person fee.

>        What is your "comp." policy?
Flexible.  All teachers admitted free with groups (max ratio 1:8). May
include bus drivers.  Economically disadvantaged admitted free upon
request.  Many comps given out to social service agencies, etc.

>        Do you require groups to pay a deposit or prepay for their visit?
No.  the exception is for some of our Excursions, where we charge a
non-refundable deposit to hold their seat on the bus (or plane).

>I would appreciate any information you can forward to me.  My email address is:
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Anything specific?
>Thanks much!
Your are very welcome.  Many of us struggle with the need to change
fees for a whole variety of reasons, so it would be interesting to see
your compilation of results.
- George Wurtak
Director of Programs
Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature
Winnipeg, Canada
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>Anne Walters, Group Visits Office, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh