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ACM Groupsite is the Association of Children's Museums' central hub online. It's a space where children's museum staff, stakeholders, and partners can view upcoming events from ACM, network with other children's museum professionals, and ask for advice, share ideas, and access resources on our discussion boards.
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Merredith Christos posted a reply on Re: Museum Size Comparisons - who's like me?!
Friday, Feb 10, 2023 at 12:10 PM
Said: Thank you all! I sent a few private messages to everyone and have enjoyed "meeting" some of you over email/phone. It's very helpful to have direct comps when planning. I'm hopeful the ACM can help create additional data for us ...
Beth Housewert posted a reply on Re: Play food supplier
Friday, Feb 10, 2023 at 9:56 AM
Said: I'll third the recommendation for RJ&Associates. They have supplied us with so many custom items. AND... they work to get it right for you. They are committed to trying again if something doesn't work or is the wrong color....
Melissa Saye posted a reply on Re: Event ticketing website
Thursday, Feb 9, 2023 at 5:28 PM
Said: We have used Ticketspice a few times and are happy with it. They do take a fee. Whenever any question or issue pops up, they are quick to help
Melissa Saye posted a reply on Re: Indoor Sand Experiences
Thursday, Feb 9, 2023 at 5:26 PM
Said: We have an isandbox too. I bought pretty white amazon sand and it looks so nice, but wasn't cheap. We have a thick AstroTurf area rug under ours so it holds the sand nicely. We open it as a staff supervised area on wee...
Mary Maher posted a new Topic
Thursday, Feb 9, 2023 at 2:55 PM
Looking for info/leads for new Hand to Hand issue focused on theme: Acting Out in the Museum
ACM’s new mission statement reinforces the commitment to serving children and families with and through our members. The next theme of Hand to Hand will focus on Acting Out in the Museum: Children’s museums work to re-focus visitors on play experiences as a means to improving emotional health and well-being among post-pandemic children and families.
In the past year, museums report dealing with unusually challenging beha...
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