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Debbie Simmons posted a new Topic
Tuesday, Jul 8, 2025 at 12:21 PM
payout to ED for grant writing or donation collection
I would like to know if any other museums have a contract with their Executive Director to do a percentage payout for Grant Writing (admin fee if available through the grant) or for donation collections? If so what percentage do you pay as we are looking at doing so within our organization.
Melissa Ramsaur posted a reply on Re: No vaping signage
Tuesday, Jul 8, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Said: Hi Robin! Yes, we just experienced this issue last week on a high-traffic day, and it's not the first time. We previously did not have any "no vaping" signs, but they have now been added inside the front men's restroom, which is where t...
Jacqueline Fisher posted a reply on Re: No vaping signage
Monday, Jul 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Said: Hi Robin,
Jacqueline Fisher here from Please Touch Museum in Philly. We have had the same issue - over and over again!! This past February, we installed this sign. We have them placed at every restroom in the building and we haven't had a s...
Robin Meisner posted a new Topic
Monday, Jul 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
No vaping signage
Hi all - at Boston Children's Museum we've recently had some fun with visitors vaping in the restrooms and setting off our fire alarm (the frequency seems to be picking up). We have "no smoking or vaping" signage throughout the building, but we're wondering if any of you creative colleagues have found language for signage that you are particularly proud of or other methods for tackling this. All ideas welcome - and both we and our local fire department thank you in advance!
Robin Meisner posted a reply on Re: Favorite Dinos for museum play?
Monday, Jul 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Said: At Boston Children's Museum, we've been using the Soft & Giant dinos from Lakeshore (sets 1 and 2) and their classic set. Not cheap, but they don't break on us easily (though they do disappear). https://www.lakeshorelearnin...
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