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Linda Janesz posted a new Topic
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Non-slip Mats for Bubble Exhibit Area
Hi!
I manage a small (3500 sq ft) hands-on discovery center that is part of a public library. (DiscoveryWorks at Avon Lake Public Library, Avon Lake, Ohio) We recently renovated our space and one of our most challenging exhibits is a giant bubble booth in which visitors stand and raise a hoop that creates a giant bubble that surrounds them. We have rubber flooring and are having trouble finding a non-slip floor mat to place on the floor where visitors enter/exit. We are currentl...
I manage a small (3500 sq ft) hands-on discovery center that is part of a public library. (DiscoveryWorks at Avon Lake Public Library, Avon Lake, Ohio) We recently renovated our space and one of our most challenging exhibits is a giant bubble booth in which visitors stand and raise a hoop that creates a giant bubble that surrounds them. We have rubber flooring and are having trouble finding a non-slip floor mat to place on the floor where visitors enter/exit. We are currentl...
Megan Dietz posted a reply on Re: Gov't Shutdown + Museums For All
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Said: We are continuing Museums for All without changes. We are part of Blue Star Museums, but continue to offer free admissions to all active duty military members and their dependents year round and are also not changing that.
Dawn Baldwin posted a reply on Re: Gov't Shutdown + Museums For All
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Said: We are continuing Museums for All as we normally do. We are also offering a BOGO on admissions if you have been hit by the government shutdown. We have not had a lot of people take advantage of the offer, but we have received very posit...
Brittney DeVeau posted a new Topic
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Gov't Shutdown + Museums For All
Hello!
Curious to know if any other institutions foresee major impacts to their Museums For All offerings in light of the ongoing government shutdown and if so, how are you proceeding?
If you're pausing, continuing, doing nothing about the shutdown and still offering the program, any and all information is helpful!
Curious to know if any other institutions foresee major impacts to their Museums For All offerings in light of the ongoing government shutdown and if so, how are you proceeding?
If you're pausing, continuing, doing nothing about the shutdown and still offering the program, any and all information is helpful!
Amanda Lotts posted a reply on Re: First Aid Requirements for Staff
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Said: Hello,
In the past, all museum staff were certified in First Aid and AED use. During the COVID period, when our security team began providing on-site coverage, the museum shifted to having only security personnel trained and certified.
This...
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