Estimated Budget

Admission Fees
- Adult Tickets: $15 (estimated 60,000 visitors/year) → $900,000
- Children Tickets: $10 (estimated 15,000 visitors/year) → $150,000
  Total Admission Revenue: $1,050,000
Gift Shop Sales
- Average revenue per visitor: $5.50 (80,000 visitors) → $450,000
Grants and Donations
- Government Grants: $400,000
- Private Donations: $300,000
  Total Grants and Donations: $700,000
Event Rentals
- Private Events and Facility Rentals: $60,000
Memberships
- Annual Memberships (700 members at $100/year): $70,000

Total Revenue: $2,330,000

Staff Salaries and Benefits
- Director: $120,000
- Department Heads (6 positions): $600,000
- Curators (3 positions): $210,000
- Maintenance Staff (5 positions): $250,000
- Docents (10 part-time positions): $200,000
- Administrative/Support Staff: $150,000
  Total Salaries and Benefits: $1,530,000
Exhibit Development and Maintenance
- Exhibit Design and Construction: $130,000
- Animatronics Maintenance: $40,000
- Graphic Design and Taxidermy Costs: $25,000
  Total Exhibit Costs: $195,000
Collections Care
- Storage Materials and Equipment: $18,000
- Conservation and Preservation: $25,000
- Acquisition of New Artifacts: $45,000
  Total Collections Costs: $88,000
Facilities and Utilities
- Rent/Lease (if applicable) or Mortgage: $95,000
- Utilities (HVAC, electricity, water): $75,000
- Insurance: $48,000
  Total Facilities and Utilities: $218,000
Marketing and Outreach
- Online Marketing: $18,000
- Community Marketing: $9,000
- Special Events and Campaigns: $18,000
  Total Marketing Costs: $45,000
Education and Programming
- Materials for Workshops and Classes: $18,000
- Public Outreach and School Programs: $28,000
  Total Education Costs: $46,000
Miscellaneous
- Office Supplies: $9,000
- Gift Shop Inventory: $75,000
- Contingency Fund: $25,000
  Total Miscellaneous Costs: $109,000

Total Expenses: $2,231,000

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