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Kate Ledgley posted a new Topic
Friday, Jan 23, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Municipal/City Funding
Hello - I am wondering how many children's museum's receive funding from their local city/municipal and/or county government? Is it core operational funding or special program funding? Our municipal funding has reduced significantly over the years and I am curious how other children's museum's are funded via their local governments.
Megan Dietz posted a reply on Re: Employee Turnover
Friday, Jan 23, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Said: We have two seasonal properties and one year-round property. Thankfully we have very little turnover during the season, but have significant turnover season to season. I have heard from other businesses and organizations in ...
Amanda Daniel posted a new Topic
Friday, Jan 23, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Employee Turnover
Hi, everyone!
I am curious to know what your all's turnover rate looks like within your museum spaces. We are a smaller museum with primarily part-time floor staff, with full-timers being management-level staff. Our turnover rate amongst full-time staff is significantly lower than our part-time staff. Our turnover rate among part-time staff is over 100%. I'm newer to the position and am looking to decrease that number, but am unsure if this is a common trend among other museums or...
I am curious to know what your all's turnover rate looks like within your museum spaces. We are a smaller museum with primarily part-time floor staff, with full-timers being management-level staff. Our turnover rate amongst full-time staff is significantly lower than our part-time staff. Our turnover rate among part-time staff is over 100%. I'm newer to the position and am looking to decrease that number, but am unsure if this is a common trend among other museums or...
Alicia Powell posted a reply on Re: Has anyone noticed an attendance dip lately...
Friday, Jan 23, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Said: Yes, we have seen a dip for couple months now here on Hilton Head Island, SC. Hopefully, winter breaks and spring breaks will bring higher numbers.
Kevin Kunze posted a reply on Re: Sensory Tables - Kinetic Sand?
Thursday, Jan 22, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Said: We have found that kinetic sand lasts about 3 months with frequent use. A little bit of the polymer (dimethicone) comes out on visitors hands each time they play with it. Eventually all the polymer is removed and you are lef...
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