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Celine Vajdak posted a new Topic
Saturday, Apr 13, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Program for Children with Special Needs
Hello Everyone,
We are currently developing an evening program for children with special needs. We are very excited to develop Autism and Sensory Friendly initiatives in our museum but would love to know what other museums offer and what your experiences looked like. We are thinking of dimming the lights, lowering the volume of the music and offering hands-on programs, specifically designed for children on the spectrum. On Mondays our museum is closed to the public but we would li...
We are currently developing an evening program for children with special needs. We are very excited to develop Autism and Sensory Friendly initiatives in our museum but would love to know what other museums offer and what your experiences looked like. We are thinking of dimming the lights, lowering the volume of the music and offering hands-on programs, specifically designed for children on the spectrum. On Mondays our museum is closed to the public but we would li...
Kiersten Dittrich posted a reply on Re: Frontline training discussion on 4/9 at 3pm
Thursday, Apr 11, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Said: Thanks to all who joined us on Tuesday afternoon! Sharing the recording of the frontline training discussion: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/CMrb_d7HtNm-mAXu2x6Mtn5eHxOVLuR2OaDmCcdpdRKstiyH43YDIvbkvxCLURxV.SymqwEhXINM4pY...
Kari Nelson posted a new Topic
Thursday, Apr 11, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Museums for All Visitor Impact Study: Invitation to Apply
Thanksgiving Point Institute – in partnership with Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery and Regnier Family Wonderscope Children’s Museum – is conducting an IMLS-funded study to understand the influence of museum experiences on visitors who attend as part of an income-qualified admission program.
We are looking for 30 museums who participate in Museums to distribute a survey to their visitors.
As a host museum, you will be a...
Gennadyi Gurman posted a new Topic
Thursday, Apr 11, 2024 at 10:40 AM
Renting a Roller Rink
Hi Folks,
We've had glice skating rink for a couple of years now that we set up during the winter months. It's getting towards the end of its useful life so one alternative we're exploring is a roller skating rink.
Has anyone here had experience with temporary roller rinks?
Searching online I've largely found either short term rentals (up to a weekend) or surfacing for purchase.
Ideally I'd love to find a Northeast company I could rent from for 4-6 months (similar to what ...
We've had glice skating rink for a couple of years now that we set up during the winter months. It's getting towards the end of its useful life so one alternative we're exploring is a roller skating rink.
Has anyone here had experience with temporary roller rinks?
Searching online I've largely found either short term rentals (up to a weekend) or surfacing for purchase.
Ideally I'd love to find a Northeast company I could rent from for 4-6 months (similar to what ...
Starr Peters posted a reply on Re: Solutions for Exhibits with Drawing Utensils
Thursday, Apr 11, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Said: We have had a variety of writing and drawing exhibits over the years. For the most part we just do as mentioned above and budget to replace and wipe down the areas regularly, but the most successful method has been marker blocks. Basica...
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