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Brianna Borka posted a reply on Re: Sensory Backpacks - What actually gets used?
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Said: We're a very small space- three rooms. While the backpacks are listed on the website, their existence is mostly shared word of mouth. I do wonder if they'd be utilized more if they were visible. Currently the headphones are almost exclu...
Jamie Lafollette posted a new Topic
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Who has purchased their building?
Have any museums out there purchased their building? Our museum is on the hunt for a new home, and in our tough real estate market, purchasing a building may be our only option. Would love to hear about your experiences.
Did you get a loan?
How did you identify the property?
Did you pay market rate?
Did fundraising become easier once you had a location?
Give me the good, the bad, and the ugly!
Thanks!
Did you get a loan?
How did you identify the property?
Did you pay market rate?
Did fundraising become easier once you had a location?
Give me the good, the bad, and the ugly!
Thanks!
Jeanette Nelson posted a reply on Re: Sensory Backpacks - What actually gets used?
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Said: At Betty Brinn Children's Museum we also have bags available however we find families are more likely to ask for a specific item like headphones or a fidget than want the full bag. We are hoping to add a sensory map available to all gue...
Andrea Stromeyer posted a reply on Re: Sensory Backpacks - What actually gets used?
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Said: Good morning! I'm at the Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. We have a small museum of no more than 10 full-time staff. I introduced sensory backpacks in summer 2023. Our backpacks are set up f...
Andrew Fluhr posted a reply on Re: Sensory Backpacks - What actually gets used?
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Said: At Thinkery, I would say the ear protection and sunglasses get the most use. I'll echo Megan's experience that I don't see the backpacks used often, but visitors are very appreciative of us having them when they need them.
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