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Tara Hiatt posted a new Topic
Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 2:27 PM
Water Exhibits Questions
Hey all.
We just recently opened our location. Our Lower Level is a water gallery, and we are struggling with our flooring. Somehow, somewhere in the building process, an epoxy was put on, and it's very slick and has very little slope. The solution, currently, is to have staff dedicated to squeegee-ing the water into drains. Obviously, this is a nightmare not only for my staff but for visitors who are constantly being squee-gee'd around. I'd like input on how other museums handle thei...
We just recently opened our location. Our Lower Level is a water gallery, and we are struggling with our flooring. Somehow, somewhere in the building process, an epoxy was put on, and it's very slick and has very little slope. The solution, currently, is to have staff dedicated to squeegee-ing the water into drains. Obviously, this is a nightmare not only for my staff but for visitors who are constantly being squee-gee'd around. I'd like input on how other museums handle thei...
Alexandra Wood posted a reply on Re: Educator Discounts
Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 1:48 PM
Said: Hi,We offer free admission to educators/educational staff only (no Administrative or non-educator staff). Educators can work in preschool through college; public, private, religious, or home school. We require educators to show vali...
Michelle West posted a reply on Re: Educator Discounts
Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 1:34 PM
Said: The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn Illinois gives the same discount to teachers, military and seniors. $1.00 offÂ
Tino Laterza posted a reply on Re: Educator Discounts
Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 1:07 PM
Said: Hi Cassie, great question! I run Guest Services for the Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) in Syracuse, New York, and we give free admission to New York State teachers, educators, and teacher assistants with valid school ID. We'v...
Alexandra Wood posted a reply on Re: Unaccompanied Minors
Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 12:58 PM
Said: We do not allow children to visit unaccompanied. To visit alone a person must be 18+. Caregivers must also be 18+. If a child is 14+ they do not need to stick with their adult but their adult must have checked in and be present in the m...
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