Local residents are invited to provide feedback on the free entry trial currently underway at the Griffith Pioneer Park Museum.
The trial, which commenced on 1 January 2026, provides free general admission for residents living in the 2680 and 2681 postcodes as part of a 12-month initiative. The initiative aims to improve community access, encourage local visitation, and strengthen engagement with one of Griffith’s most significant cultural attractions.
As part of the evaluation of the trial, Council is now undertaking a six-month benchmark survey to better understand how the community is engaging with the Museum and whether free entry is influencing visitation.
Griffith Mayor, Councillor Doug Curran said the survey provides an important opportunity for residents to help shape the future of the Museum.
“By removing cost as a barrier, we hoped to see more residents enjoying Pioneer Park Museum and connecting with our local heritage,” Mayor Curran said.
“This survey will give us valuable insight into how the trial is working, what’s encouraging people to visit, and what improvements the community would like to see moving forward.”
The short survey asks residents about their awareness of the trial, visitation patterns, overall experience, and what may encourage more frequent visits, as well as potential ways to support the Museum into the future.
Council will use the findings to help inform decisions on the future of the free entry initiative and the long-term sustainability of the Museum.
Residents are encouraged to complete the survey online by 4pm Friday, July 31 2026. via: www.surveymonkey.com/r/55Y3R2K
Alternatively, printed copies are available at the Griffith Pioneer Park Museum.
Griffith Pioneer Park Museum Manager, Jenny O’Donnell said it is great to see locals coming to the Museum.
“We encourage everyone in the community to complete the survey, even if you haven’t gotten around to visiting yet,” she said.
“Your ideas and feedback are important in helping us understand how we can continue to grow, improve and connect with the wider community.”
