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Kathleen Paolella posted a reply on Re: Birthday/Event Rentals
Wednesday, Aug 31, 2022 at 1:54 PM
Said: Hi Jessica! I'd be happy to share our contract at San Diego Children's Discovery Museum. You can email me at kathleens@sdcdm.org We've noticed an uptick in "bad behavior" although nothing has gotten out of hand quite yet! F...
Jessica Huyett posted a new Topic
Wednesday, Aug 31, 2022 at 1:46 PM
Birthday/Event Rentals
Hi everyone!
After a recent birthday party got a bit out of hand, we are reviewing the terms of our contract and expectations of the renter to adequately supervise guests. We are a very small museum, so our birthday party packages include exclusive access to the space outside of business hours. I would love if you would be willing to share your contracts and rules/expectations as we rework our own. Additionally, how do you advise staff to handle guests who are not be...
After a recent birthday party got a bit out of hand, we are reviewing the terms of our contract and expectations of the renter to adequately supervise guests. We are a very small museum, so our birthday party packages include exclusive access to the space outside of business hours. I would love if you would be willing to share your contracts and rules/expectations as we rework our own. Additionally, how do you advise staff to handle guests who are not be...
Kimber Kuhl posted a reply on Re: Bee exhibit
Tuesday, Aug 30, 2022 at 6:10 PM
Said: Hi Beth,The Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus just installed a hive in our community garden. You can see it...
Nancy Tehan posted a reply on Re: Donor Wall and In-Kind Donors
Tuesday, Aug 30, 2022 at 3:03 PM
Said: Hi Carolyn,We calculate or ask them the dollar value of their donation and list them equal to cash accordingly. We had some large in-kind donations during our most recent capital campaign. Best of luck with your openi...
Kristine Smith posted a reply on Re: Bee exhibit
Tuesday, Aug 30, 2022 at 2:40 PM
Said: Hi Paul,Our museum used to have one, many years ago. What kind of display do you have in mind? Ours featured a hive viewing window in a gallery, with a vent at the roof where the bees would fly in and out. So there wasn't any di...
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