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Lacey Ahmed posted a reply on Re: Field Trip Check In
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Said: Hi there, We often have the same frontline congestion during field trips. Here are some things that have helped us: We require all field trips to pay in one transaction. If they are bringing extra chaperones ...
Melissa Ramsaur posted a reply on Re: Cleaning Protocols
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Said: Hi Will! At the end of the evening after closing, our floor staff spends about one hour cleaning in the museum. We will sanitize surfaces and props with an all purpose cleaner. There is also a schedule of swap outs where we rotate throu...
Kimber Marble posted a new Topic
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Field Trip Check In
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some advice and ideas from other museums around managing frontline congestion during busy times.
Lately, as we’ve been hosting larger field trips, we’ve been experiencing significant lines at our entrance especially with chaperones paying, members checking in, and general admission guests all arriving at once. At peak times, lines are stretching out the door, and it’s starting to impact the overall guest experience.
I’m curious w...
Will Sullivan posted a new Topic
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Cleaning Protocols
Looking to see if anyone is able to share their daily cleaning protocols - particularly with manipulatives. We are looking at updating ours here at CMOM.
Sarah Mackie posted a reply on Re: Member Only Hours
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Said: Hello! At Discovery Museum in Acton, MA we offer a member only morning 8 to 9am and a member evening 430 to 8 pm about once per month. The evenings have been much more popular, especially when we combine them with a school vacation week...
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