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Katie Young posted a new Topic
Monday, Oct 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Museums - Public or non-public spaces?
Hello, we have had an increase in ICE activities near our museum in the last few weeks. I wanted to ask how different children's museums classify themselves in terms of public spaces vs. private spaces.
We're getting mixed messaging - some folks think that we are a private organization and therefore the entire space is "private", other resources seem to say that we're a public space. Hoping to hear from other children's museums that have had these conversations! Thank you. ...
We're getting mixed messaging - some folks think that we are a private organization and therefore the entire space is "private", other resources seem to say that we're a public space. Hoping to hear from other children's museums that have had these conversations! Thank you. ...
Stephanie Antons posted a reply on Re: SOPs on cleaning practises
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Said: Hi Shannon, my team has settled on a simple green dilution and a dawn dilution for different types of surfaces in addition to laundering and spot cleaning. I am happy to share our procedures on when and how we clean things. -Steph...
Kristen Nieves posted a reply on Re: Mother's Room Best Practices
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Said: We have a private, lockable room with extra seats / toys for any other children in the group. It is accessible from the exhibit space, but tucked into a more quite corner. We call it Infant Feeding Room for inclusivity on whomever &...
Jen Kebble posted a reply on Re: ATM in Museum
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Said: Kent,We do not have an ATM. I think that unless you are selling items that require cash, I am not sure it is really necessary. I do appreciate that with credit card fees some may want to pay with cash, but most likel...
Jen Kebble posted a reply on Re: Mother's Room Best Practices
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Said: Hi Kent,You may have seen our semi-private feeding space in our Great Toddler Reef when you were in for a visit this week. This is nice as it offers a sight line (half wall only) in what is designated as a toddler space, comfy...
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