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AV Galvin posted a reply on Re: ISO customized vending machine to dispense ...
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Said: Hi there! I adore this idea and have been exploring this as a potential future project for our Children's Museum in Richmond, Va. I'm aware of a local artist (who has since moved out of the country) who sourced and refurbi...
Leah Lansberry posted a new Topic
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Membership Renewal Cadence: Timing & Results
Hi Everyone! We're currently revamping our membership renewal notices and would love to hear what has worked well for other museums, particularly regarding cadence.
Right now, we send:
Right now, we send:
- 1 month before expiration
- Month of expiration
- 1 month lapsed
- 2 months lapsed
What cadence have you found to be most effective for renewals?
Also, are there any strategies or messaging tweaks you've implemented that have helped incre...
Will Sullivan posted a reply on Re: Attendance Trends Across Children's Museums
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Said: @kristin - I will reach out for access
Will Sullivan posted a reply on Re: Museum Gift Shop
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Said: @kris - we use Lightspeed
Fred Mutz posted a reply on Re: Share your Per-Person Revenue Number
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Said: Jen,This is always a topic of I am interested in. Currently, we calculate just a few earned buckets - Admission, Gift Shop and memberships. We are going to start including misc vending (Wind Simulator/Photo booth, etc). I then t...
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