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Rachel Brown posted a new Topic
Friday, Mar 13, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Free or low cost inventory management software for exhibit consumables
Hi,
I am looking for low or no cost basic inventory management app or software for our exhibit and program consumables. We use Altru for retail inventory but I am not sure it makes sense for consumables. Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
I am looking for low or no cost basic inventory management app or software for our exhibit and program consumables. We use Altru for retail inventory but I am not sure it makes sense for consumables. Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Garrett Reed posted a reply on Re: Bathrooms: What works and what doesn't?
Thursday, Mar 12, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Said: So I've been thinking about a similar issue with our bathrooms. I've noticed that the auto faucets try and save water by utilizing aerators that have little streams of water at high pressure, vs more water with a more bubbly mixture of ...
Bethany Gex posted a reply on Re: Pet Scanner
Thursday, Mar 12, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Said: We do not have a vet clinic, but one can dream. What is the cost for an exhibit like this?
Thomas Sullivan posted a new Topic
Thursday, Mar 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Combo Head of Admin & Ops roles out there?
We at the Cayton Children’s Museum in Santa Monica have been given a professional development funding opportunity through a local foundation to create a small cohort of this unique combination role, overseeing both administration/office management and operations/facilities at their institution.
This cohort will connect over a six-month period and will include a stipend for participating organizations to compensate for time. If you are interested, please email us
This cohort will connect over a six-month period and will include a stipend for participating organizations to compensate for time. If you are interested, please email us
Catherine McCarthy posted a new Topic
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Free NISE Network Online Workshops: STEM Learning Ecosystems (March 31), Finding and Collaborating with NASA Experts (April 14), Library Collaborations (May 19)
Upcoming free professional learning one-hour online workshops:
Museums Share Experiences Participating in STEM Learning Ecosystems
STEM learning ecosystems bring community organizations together to provide multiple pathways through a learner’s lifetime. Museums can play a big role in STEM learning ecosystems, and during this online workshop, we will hear from a variety of NISE Network partner museums about their experiences participatin...
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