Laurel,

For our annual "Star of Bethlehem" planetarium show at
Pittsburgh's original Buhl Planetarium, we would
always send mailings to churches throughout the metro
area. That might be one idea.

At the very least, they may be willing to mention the
museum [particularly if your museum is starting a new
exhibition on a certain date] in the weekly church
bulletin. The Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music
Hall often publicized events in church bulletins.
 
gaw

--- Laurel Weller <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Date:         Mon, 6 Aug 2007 12:38:46 -0400
> From:         Laurel Weller
> <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Attracting older audiences
> To:           [log in to unmask]
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> Unlike most museums, the Mütter Museum attracts
> primarily younger audiences
> (under 35) - I have been challenged with increasing
> our numbers in the
> seniors demographic.  Does anyone have experience
> marketing to this group?
> Do you have any strategies that worked for you?  Is
> there a resource web
> site or publication for retirement community
> activity directors with whom we
> could list ourselves?  Any suggestions would be
> appreciated.
> 
> Thank you!
> 
>  
> 
> ------------------------------
> Laurel K. Weller
> Museum Educator
> Mütter Museum
> The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
> Phone:  215-563-3737 x203
> E-Mail:  [log in to unmask]
> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>

gaw

Glenn A. Walsh
Electronic Mail - < [log in to unmask] >
SPACE & SCIENCE NEWS, ASTRONOMICAL CALENDAR:
  < http://buhlplanetarium.tripod.com/#news >
Author of History Web Sites on the Internet --
* Buhl Planetarium, Pittsburgh: 
  < http://buhlplanetarium.tripod.com >
* Adler Planetarium, Chicago:
  < http://adlerplanetarium.tripod.com >
* Astronomer, Educator, Optician John A. Brashear:
  < http://johnbrashear.tripod.com >
* Andrew Carnegie & Carnegie Libraries: 
  < http://andrewcarnegie.tripod.com > 
* Duquesne Incline cable-car railway, Pittsburgh: 
  < http://incline.pghfree.net >
* Public Transit:
  < http://andrewcarnegie2.tripod.com/transit >


       
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