| Total price of outputs: $34.263m | Actual price of outputs: $39.678m |
| Departmental appropriations: $31.521m | Actual appropriations: $34.830m |
| Revenue from other sources: $2.742m | Actual revenue from other sources: $4.848m |
| Performance indicator | Achievements |
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Quality:
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95% of schools visiting the Museum were satisfied that the schools programs met core curriculum requirements
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Highlights
- permanent galleries enhanced through an extensive program of object changeovers
- eight Museum exhibitions shown in Canberra and throughout Australia
- major temporary exhibition Extremes progressed from concept stage to development
- Museum research enhanced through partnerships in 13 Australian Research Council grants
- public programs increased in popularity with many events sold out
- schools outreach programs extended, including successful collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution for Talkback Classroom
- outreach and revenue enhanced through the sale of 14,500 copies of Museum publications
- Museum Law web page launched, providing a resource for all cultural institutions
- six live events were webcast from the Museum's Studio
- more than 2000 members attended Friends programs
Background
The Museum's exhibitions and programs aim to create awareness and understanding of Australia's history and cultures, stimulate thought and encourage informed discussion about the broader issues of historical significance. They employ the best educational and communication techniques and reflect the highest standards of historical accuracy and scholarship. They also aim to cater for diverse audiences with different learning styles, needs and interests.
