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Jennifer Madigan posted a reply on Re: Bring Civic Learning to Life at Your Museum
Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Said: Thank you for this thought process. We have some very active ladies in our local league. I will be reaching out because of this thread!
Jamie McDowell posted a reply on Re: Group Sales questions about orientation, re...
Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Said: Hi Kate! Our situation sounds similar to yours. We basically have those timeframes, number of guests and also use Altru. We do stagger the arrivals by 30 minutes, starting at 9am and limit the visit to 2 hours.&nbs...
Kate Murphy posted a new Topic
Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Group Sales questions about orientation, refunds and reservation software
Hi everyone! I'm Kate Murphy, and I manage the Group Sales Department at Please Touch Museum. I took over the department in November 2025, and I'm hoping to learn how other children's museums handle some of the operational challenges that come with field trips and group visits.
Our Group Sales team consists of just two people (myself and a coordinator) and we both have additional responsibilities throughout the museum, so we're always looking for ways to improve efficiency.
Sydnie Golden posted a reply on Re: Summer Camp Payments - Best Practices
Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Said: Hi! We require full payment at time of registration and have found this works best for us. We have a robust summer camp program and offer four to five camps a week for 12 weeks so managing a deposit and full payment would be difficult f...
Amanda Lotts posted a reply on Re: Summer Camp Payments - Best Practices
Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Said: Hi there,We have always operated on a pay‑in‑full model at registration. This approach has helped us keep our administrative process smooth and ensures that each camper's spot is fully secured from the moment their registration ...
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