I work at Minnetrista, a museum in Muncie, Indiana. Bimonthly we offer trips to semi-local destinations as part of our public programming. We offer these trips at a reduced rate to our members, usually $5-$10 cheaper. The cost of these trips usually cover cost of admissions, food expenses (if any) and somewhat the time and gas expenses, though that part is usually low-balled. We also try to incorporate some sort of activity for the drive, could be a planned discussion, could be a crossword puzzle, could be pictures about whatever the topic for the day is. Example: If we're taking a trip to 2 museums, each that have a $5 admission price per person, and we're bringing boxed lunches that cost $6 each, then our normal fee for the trip would probably run (depending on distance) something like $25/member, $30/non member. I hope this helps. Stephanie Dilk Lead Educator Minnetrista ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Minnetrista Cultural Center 1200 MInnetrista Parkway Muncie, Indiana United States ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -----Original Message----- From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Dana C. Street Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 10:08 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Fees for member trips? Hi Kerry, We have offered day trips to other museums and it seemed the best to charge what would cover the cost to us and perhaps just a little more. We thought of it as a service that we offer our membership (and offered it to non members too, at a slightly higher price), not as a fund raiser. I hope this helps...... Also, I'm not sure if your membership tends to be of a certain age, but an eight hour travel day might be a lot for some people - they just get worn out! Happy travels! Dana Street Martha's Vineyard Museum Kerry Ingram wrote: > Hello! I am an intern at a small contemporary arts museum at a university, and I'm scoping out pricing for member trips. Our base membership level is $35 and we are non-profit. We're looking to take some members (number unknown as of yet, but surely not more than 20) on a day trip to another museum in the state. It would be a four hour drive (one way, that is, so eight total) and we'd be using a couple of rented vans. Our curator will be leading the tour. > In addition to fees, what would any of you believe to be the pricing range to charge members? Absolutely any ideas, suggestions, etc., would be greatly appreciated. > > ========================================================= > Important Subscriber Information: > > The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). > > If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). > ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).