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Cassie Miles posted a new Topic
Wednesday, Mar 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Cleaning cadence for new museum
Good morning,
After years of planning, we're getting ready to open our doors in just a few weeks. We're currently getting bids from local janitorial vendors and are running into some sticker shock! Looking for some insight into the regular cleaning cadence that might be working well for you. We requested bids from the vendors for 6 days of cleaning each week, but I'm wondering if we need to have our own staff take a more active role in this and bring in the professionals few...
After years of planning, we're getting ready to open our doors in just a few weeks. We're currently getting bids from local janitorial vendors and are running into some sticker shock! Looking for some insight into the regular cleaning cadence that might be working well for you. We requested bids from the vendors for 6 days of cleaning each week, but I'm wondering if we need to have our own staff take a more active role in this and bring in the professionals few...
Susan Foutz posted a reply on Re: Visitor Flow Study
Wednesday, Mar 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Said: We worked with Jan Majewski from the Institute for Human Centered Design. https://www.humancentereddesign.org/about-us/team/janice-majewski You might also see if there's a group connected with a local or state university wit...
Meredith DeSantis posted a reply on Re: Visitor Flow Study
Wednesday, Mar 26, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Said: Thank you so much! Megan, I'd love to hear what you all have created if you have time. My email is mdesantis@hillwoodmuseum.org if you want to reach out separately.Susan, thank you so much for your advice as well! For an externa...
Sarah Smith posted a reply on Re: Children's Museums between 8000-12000 squar...
Tuesday, Mar 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Said: We are 13,000 feet and re-opened in 2022. I am happy to collaborate. ssmith@cmssny.org
Holly Dalferes posted a reply on Re: Fun Parade Ideas
Tuesday, Mar 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Said: There are plenty of easy ideas that you can use to decorate a flatbed or to create a walking group. Of course, here in New Orleans, we can make a parade for any purpose, but if you have a signature item in your museum or a unique attrib...
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