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Melissa Ramsaur posted a reply on Re: Birthday Parties - Unruly Behavior
Wednesday, Mar 19, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Said: This does seem to be a trending issue at children's museums. We have a separate check-in station in our admissions lobby for birthday parties where a staff member will tell the guests the rules before they enter the museum. We will also...
Kristina Leiter posted a new Topic
Wednesday, Mar 19, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Birthday Parties - Unruly Behavior
We have been having issues with birthday party child guests being unruly and unsupervised in the museum. We have stated in our code of conduct and our birthday party agreement that children should be supervised at all times. Anu guidance or advice would be appreciated. Birthday parties are a great revenue builder but not at the expense of a poor guest experience by our other guests.
Kim Jovinelli posted a reply on Re: Frontline training discussion group will me...
Tuesday, Mar 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Said: I am currently in the museum but am working away from my computer today, 3/18/25. I will respond to your email upon my return.
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Kiersten Dittrich posted a new Topic
Tuesday, Mar 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Frontline training discussion group will meet on Wed 4/9 at 3pm
Hello hello! The next informal and virtual frontline training discussion group meeting will be Wednesday 4/9 at 3pm. The zoom details are below. All are welcome, and you are encouraged to share your questions or current challenges with the group. Please reach out to me with any questions.
Discovery Museum is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Frontline training discussion group
Time: Apr 9, 2025 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Discovery Museum is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Frontline training discussion group
Time: Apr 9, 2025 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Jen Alexander posted a reply on Re: Is the state of the world leading to tensio...
Friday, Mar 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Said: Hi, This is just anecdotal (no actual data) but yes, it seems like we're back to having a number of visitors who are more sensitive than usual - and more disappointed or upset about things which might not have ruffled feathe...
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