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Danielle Desjardin posted a new Topic
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2024 at 8:58 PM
Fire exhibits
I'm looking for sources of a couple items for an upcoming fire exhibit we are planning. I keep hitting dead ends on items that are not going to be durable enough for our kiddos.
1. Fire house (kid friendly, lightweight)
2. Mock fire extinguishers (again, small and light in weight)
If anyone has any other suggestions on items we should purchase, please let me know!
TIA!
Danielle Desjardin
Exhibits Manager
Children's Museum of Na...
1. Fire house (kid friendly, lightweight)
2. Mock fire extinguishers (again, small and light in weight)
If anyone has any other suggestions on items we should purchase, please let me know!
TIA!
Danielle Desjardin
Exhibits Manager
Children's Museum of Na...
Andrea Doubek posted a reply on Re: Program for Children with Special Needs
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Said: Hi Celine! On the first Saturday of each month, Clark Planetarium opens two hours early for Sensory Friendly Saturdays. We adjust lights and sounds in our theatres and throughout the exhibit area to facilitate a safe, welcoming, and...
Kim Brown posted a reply on Re: Program for Children with Special Needs
Monday, Apr 15, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Said: Hi Celine, We have hosted a monthly Sensory Friendly Playtime since 2015. We do all of the things that you have mentioned, and have tried out a few other things as well. I would be happy to share our experiences if you'd like t...
Tessia Samuelson posted a reply on Re: Program for Children with Special Needs
Monday, Apr 15, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Said: Hi Celine! We currently run a Sensory Friendly Night once a month, on the third Tuesday. Our museum closes at 4pm on Tuesdays, so we host the event from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. We had been charging $5 a person for the first couple of months, b...
Jen Alexander posted a reply on Re: How many visitors are first-timers?
Sunday, Apr 14, 2024 at 10:37 AM
Said: Thank you Madison! This consistency in your numbers is fascinating, not just from recent years, but back to 2019! Here at our museum, so many things are different from before the pandemic (we're still limiting attendance to ...
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