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Jerry Rice posted a reply on Re: Climbing Wall Injuries
Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Said: Kelly,This is also a common topic in the insurance space as I work with member musuems nationwide. We do a great job of articulating the necessity and goal of climbers in the children's museum space. However, from an insurance p...
Kelly Krumenacker posted a new Topic
Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Climbing Wall Injuries
Our museum has had a climbing wall for 7 years, and we recently increased the depth of the floor mats which dramatically decreased the number of injury incidents, but has not eliminated them. Most of our recent injuries have come from children tripping over their own feet and going head first into the climbing holds. We are considering removing this exhibit, and would love to hear if anyone else has grappled with the same decision. It would be a bummer to remove it because the kids love ...
Keni Sturgeon posted a new Topic
Friday, May 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
ASTC Public Briefing: How U.S. Adults Perceive Science in this Moment – Tuesday, May 6
New data from the Association of Science & Technology Centers (ASTC) reveals a disconnect: while Americans value science in their daily lives, many don't recognize the critical link between federal investments and the scientific information they rely on. This insight presents an urgent opportunity to explore new approaches to science engagement that can better illuminate these connections, and to deepen and clarify the connections between people’s everyday lives and interests and pub...
John Richardson posted a reply on Re: Weather/Adventure Simulators
Friday, May 2, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Said: Dana...thank you! That's very cool! At my previous facility in Greensboro, NC, we had a similar interactive. A waterfall was projected onto one wall and the water flow was projected onto the floor.&nbs...
Kelly Krumenacker posted a reply on Re: Ideas for Grand Reopening Event
Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Said: Thank you for the great responses! :)
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