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Megan Ennes posted a new Topic
Today at 9:59 AM
How do we build belonging in children's museums?
Join the Community of Aquarium, Museum, Zoo, and Informal Educators next Tuesday, October 13 at 4:00 pm ET/ 1:00 pm PT for a webinar on building belonging in museums.
In this session, Dr. KT Todd, Director of Learning and Research at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, will share about the results of an IMLS-funded National Leadership Grant focused on belonging. This multi-year, multi-site research project investigated the relati...
Alysha Swann posted a new Topic
Friday, Oct 2, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Measuring Accessibility and Inclusion
Hi everyone!
We are exploring ways to more effectively measure the impact of our accessibility and inclusion efforts for our guests.
We are exploring ways to more effectively measure the impact of our accessibility and inclusion efforts for our guests.
One of our challenges is finding meaningful ways to collect quantitative data without labeling, identifying, or singling out individuals based on disability, socioeconomic status, or other personal characteristics.
Testimonials, guest stories, and other qualitative data have been incredibly valuable, but for grant reporting ...
Chip Thompson posted a reply on Re: Train and Steel Exhibit Ideas
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Said: Marisa, we are in the process of designing/building a set of activities around trains called "Track and Forth". Our initial thought was to design for Durham Museum here in Omaha (since they are literally a train station), but I'd love t...
Keni Sturgeon posted a reply on Re: Children's Museums are Invited to Participa...
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Said: Hi Laya,For 2027, the stipend opportunity is limited to open US museums. Emerging museums are welcome to participate in the National Day of Racial Healing without applying for a stipend. Please email me if you'd like more details.
Anissa Santos posted a reply on Re: Measuring program impact and effectiveness.
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Said: The best route is probably through paper surveys passed out by volunteers during programs. We also screenshot instagram comments and reviews. We also have a very tight membership base and will sometimes email them.
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