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Megan Dietz posted a new Topic
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Memberships for Volunteers
Do any of your museums offer memberships to volunteers, either free or at a discount? Do you have a minimum number of hours required to qualify? Is there a special level of membership just for volunteers? Any information you can provide that I have not asked would be great! We have not offered this in the past, but are looking at options for the future.
Alyssa Zajan posted a reply on Re: Best Practices (Or Words of Wisdom and Caut...
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Said: At Port Discovery we currently use a separate entrance for our groups that leads directly into our atrium space that is large and open. This gives us space to get all the kids inside and gathered for an orientation to the museum without...
Taylor Stevenson posted a new Topic
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Anatomically Correct Baby Doll's
Hi everyone!
I’m reaching out to gather some feedback and learn from other children’s museums.
I’m reaching out to gather some feedback and learn from other children’s museums.
We are considering whether or not to introduce anatomically correct baby dolls into our exhibits, and I’d love to hear from those of you who have experience with this.
For museums that do use them:
- How have your guests responded?
- Have you received positive feedback, concerns, or questions fro...
Jennifer Madigan posted a reply on Re: Bulk ticket sales
Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Said: As an emerging museum, this is food for thought. Definitely interested in learning more. Thanks for starting the conversation!
Britt Thomas posted a reply on Re: Bulk ticket sales
Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Said: I would also like to connect on this topic! Thank you for any info you can send my way.BThomas@marbleskidsmuseum.org
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