7. Supplies and Consumables - Estimated Annual Cost: $5,000–$10,000

Special Meeting TDC Review Museum Project · 2026-05-12 · agenda_item

The Jackson County Museum and Dozier Memorial Park is in the planning stages, with its financial sustainability and revenue strategy under review by the Tourist Development Council. The project anticipates significant annual operating costs, ranging from $525,000 to $640,000 in its early years. Revenue generation will come from admissions, a gift shop, educational programs, and a café concessionaire, with projected annual earnings between $187,000 and $491,000. Foundational investment is sought, aiming for $1.5 million to $2 million over five years. The museum plans a phased approach to operating hours, starting with Thursday-Sunday operations and expanding over time. This project will create opportunities for suppliers of cleaning supplies, office items, and retail consumables, as well as businesses involved in museum operations, programming, and visitor services. Early engagement with the project team could provide an advantage as plans develop.

Estimated Annual Cost

5,000–10,000 $

Total Estimated Annual Operating Costs

525,000 – 640,000 $

Individual Membership

40 /year

Family Membership

75 /year

Sustainer Membership

300 /year

Lifetime Membership

1,000 one-time gift

Supporter Tier

1,000–4,999 $

Advocate Tier

5,000–9,999 $

Builder Tier

10,000–24,999 $

Florida Caverns State Park visitors

130,000 per year

Museum visitor capture estimate

30–50 %

Low Visitor Volume

20,000

Medium Visitor Volume

35,000

High Visitor Volume

60,000

Average Admission

6 $

Low Projected Admissions Revenue

120,000 $

Medium Projected Admissions Revenue

210,00 $

High Projected Admissions Revenue

360,000 $

Estimated Average Spend per Visitor

8 $

Estimated Gift Shop Conversion Rate

30–40 %

Estimated Net Gift Shop Revenue

45,000–75,000 annually

Estimated Annual Educational Program Revenue

10,000–20,000 $

Estimated Annual Cafe Concessionaire Revenue

12,000–36,000 $

Total Projected Revenue Low Estimate

187,000 $

Total Projected Revenue High Estimate

491,000 $

Foundational Investment Goal

1.5 million–2 million over the first five years

Annual Recurring Revenue Goal

187,000–495,000 annually (Years 3–5)