At the California Academy of Sciences, we are considering expanding the use
of our auditorium for educational programming, and would like to gather
information on how other museums are using their auditoriums. Please respond
privately to [log in to unmask], or by mail to Lisa Mackinney, Program
Evaluator, California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco,
CA 94118. I will be happy to summarize and post the results. Thank you for
your time!


1) What is the capacity of your auditorium (number of seats)?


2) How many days per month is your auditorium used to offer programs for
members, special groups, or the public? (please estimate)


3) For each program offered to members, special groups, or the public in your
auditorium, please list:

3a) Name or type of program


3b) Format of program (e.g. demonstration, lecture, meeting, movie,
performance, slide show)


3c) Length of program (please estimate)


3d) How often is this program offered?


3e) Is this program targeted to or restricted to a specific audience?


3f) Which department in your museum sponsors this program?


3g) How many staff members are present during this program?


3h) How much staff time is required to plan this program?


3i) How much, if anything, do you charge for this program?


4) Does your auditorium have a raised stage? If so, how large is it?


5) Please describe any lighting and sound equipment used in your auditorium.