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Hardin Engelhardt posted a new Topic
Monday, Jun 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Best Practices for Managing School Group Behavior and Meeting General Guest Needs
Hi all,
I'm working on pulling a session together for next year's Interactivity on best practices for managing school group behavior and meeting the needs of general guests. I had some great conversations on the topic at this year's Interactivity and it seems like a common issue museums are dealing with.
Anyone have some successful practices they'd like to share in a session? How you orient students, teachers and chaperones? How you support appropriate behavior in exhibits?...
I'm working on pulling a session together for next year's Interactivity on best practices for managing school group behavior and meeting the needs of general guests. I had some great conversations on the topic at this year's Interactivity and it seems like a common issue museums are dealing with.
Anyone have some successful practices they'd like to share in a session? How you orient students, teachers and chaperones? How you support appropriate behavior in exhibits?...
Jane Bard posted a reply on Re: Negotiating a Lease with Local Government S...
Friday, Jun 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Said: Hello Jack - The Children's Museum of New Hampshire started as the Children's Museum of Portsmouth in a city-owned church at 3,500 sq for $1 per year for 25 years. When we needed more space, the neighboring city of Dover approache...
Rachel Dody posted a reply on Re: Negotiating a Lease with Local Government S...
Thursday, Jun 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Said: We just submitted a proposal to our local city and included this. Hope it’s helpful! It’s a 66 page proposal including letters of support, community survey results, projected financials, and an economic impact memorandum. Happy to...
Jerry Rice posted a reply on Re: Negotiating a Lease with Local Government S...
Thursday, Jun 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Said: Jack,Feel free to reach out directly. I/we represent organizations in OR/WA/ID/CA/AK that partner with municipalities for lease/building acquisitions. In addition to the lease concerns, there are several insurance considerations th...
Kelley Lovell posted a reply on Re: Office Staff Working on the Museum Floor
Thursday, Jun 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Said: Hi Peyton, we ask that all staff be prepared to support any department, including the floor, as needed since we're all on the same team! Admin staff have a variety of comfort levels and skillsets, so we try to consider that whe...
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