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Hannah Lally posted a reply on Re: Memberships for Therapists (speech, occupat...
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Said: We offer what we call "Social Service Memberships". This is most often used by Early Intervention organizations who frequently meet with their clients at the museum. The benefit of this system is that once the whole organization registe...
Christina Melton posted a reply on Re: Light and shadow exhibit
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Said: The Fleet Science center in San Diego has some interesting offerings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdl2wlkLjng
Stephanie Smith-Gragg posted a reply on Re: Consignment rates for gift shop
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Said: In the past I have done a 60/40 (60% of the artist) split and a 50/50 split in several museums and museum types. If you offer discounts on your consignment items 20% might be a difficult margin to turn in a positive direction.
Stephanie Smith-Gragg posted a reply on Re: Gift Shop Best Sellers
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Said: I definitely second the Toy Network and House of Marbles, but I would also try Squire Boone and Channel Craft.
Jennifer Madigan posted a reply on Re: Memberships for Therapists (speech, occupat...
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Said: I am unable to help with this. As an emerging museum this is something that is on our list and is important to us. I hadn't gotten deep enough into it to think about policies, procedures, disclaimers etc. Thanks for getting the co...
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