The Mendocino County Museum is launching a Community Engagement Series of meetings and posting an online survey to ignite discussion about its future direction. Through extensive planned outreach efforts, staff are venturing forth to build relationships with our stakeholders and gain insight from community members that will help shape the future of our museum. The Museum survey is available here, it only requires a few minutes of time to complete and provides valuable data for the Museum. The survey closes on April 28th.

Community Forums will begin on February 15th and Museum staff, along with members from the Museum Advisory Board, the Strategic Planning Committee, and the Friends of the Museum, will tour the county to collectively gather information to help envision a bright future. Digital exhibits will be available for all to enjoy, as will refreshments provided by the Friends. In addition to the three Community Forums held in Willits, a Community Forum will be held at the following Mendocino County Branch Libraries.   

Museum Community Forum Dates and Locations

• Wednesday, February 15th 10:00-12:00 - Mendocino County Museum - Wonacott Room
• Wednesday, March 1st 5:00-7:00 - Mendocino County Museum - Wonacott Room
• Wednesday, March 15th 5:00-7:00 - Mendocino County Museum - Wonacott Room
• Tuesday April 4th 10:00-12:00 - Ukiah Branch Library
• Wednesday, April 5th 10:00-12:00 - Fort Bragg Branch Library
• Wednesday, April 26th 10:00-12:00 - Point Arena (Coast) Branch Library
• Friday, April 28th 10:30-12:00 - Round Valley Branch Library

“Our community forums will be an opportunity to listen to the ideas and desires of our community and gain an understanding of how the museum can serve everyone’s interests better. We are really excited for this opportunity to engage with everyone.” Karen Mattson, Museum Administrator.

The Community Forums are open to everyone, and drop-in attendance is welcome. If you plan to attend or will be sending members from your organization, we would be delighted if you RSVP. For additional details or questions contact the Museum.