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Erica Campbell posted a reply on Re: Birthday Gift Brainstorm
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Said: At our museum the birthday kids get a $10 (might be more now that prices for everything have gone up) voucher for the gift shop. That can get one $10 item, several smaller things or put it towards a larger purchase.
Pamela Peacock posted a new Topic
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Automated access gates - lessons learned?
Hi all,
The Canadian Children's Museum is undergoing a large renewal project. As we plan a new entrance to the space, we are being asked by senior leadership to integrate automated access gates similar, for example, to gates to get into subway stations/metros. (Note that we haven't undertaken a feasibility study, so we do not have a specific model yet in mind. Sample images below).
--> Does anyone have a similar system at their Museum? Any lessons ...
The Canadian Children's Museum is undergoing a large renewal project. As we plan a new entrance to the space, we are being asked by senior leadership to integrate automated access gates similar, for example, to gates to get into subway stations/metros. (Note that we haven't undertaken a feasibility study, so we do not have a specific model yet in mind. Sample images below).
--> Does anyone have a similar system at their Museum? Any lessons ...
Valerie Coffman posted a reply on Re: Diapers & Wipes
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Said: I am curious about this as well, and am wondering what sizes you would put out/ have on hand? What about pullups? Do you put out feminine products as well?-Val
Colleen Ruby posted a reply on Re: Customer Service Handbooks for Frontline Staff
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Said: I would love to get these types of resources as well.
Colleen Ruby posted a new Topic
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Birthday Gift Brainstorm
Hi everyone! I’d love to hear how other STEM/children’s museums handle birthday party gifts for the birthday honoree.
We currently give the birthday child a free gift from our souvenir shop, historically branded merchandise with a retail value of $20 or less. We love a walking billboard at OH WOW! Over the years, our selection of branded items has dwindled, so we now let them choose anything in the store (excluding consignment items) valued under $20. Most kids...
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