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Marie Beam posted a new Topic
Saturday, Dec 16, 2023 at 7:43 AM
Support for migrant/unhoused families in state shelters
Here in Massachusetts, the number of families housed in the state shelter system has tripled in the past year to more than 7,500. Many of these families are migrants new to the U.S. and the majority have infants or young children. Discovery Museum is anxious to help in a productive and useful way, but the needs of each shelter here are different and the landscape is changing by the minute. We are working to align with the regional community action organizations overseeing the shelters, e...
Mike Lee posted a reply on Re: Hands-On House Exhibit with Real tools
Friday, Dec 15, 2023 at 9:24 PM
Said: Very interested in this and we are close to making it a reality. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!Mike LeeMike@childrensmuseumec.com
Abylene Vargas-Leon posted a new Topic
Friday, Dec 15, 2023 at 7:40 PM
Focus Groups, Committee Planning, and General Inquiries
Hi everyone,
At the Grand Rapids Children's Museum, we are hoping to break ground on a new location by 2026-2027.
My current role is facilitating focus groups within communities to gather feedback on what kind of spaces our community would like in our new location. I have many questions so please feel free to answer however may apply to you!
1.) How have you gathered insight/feedback from neighboring communities?
2.) Do you have any tips on how to connect with...
At the Grand Rapids Children's Museum, we are hoping to break ground on a new location by 2026-2027.
My current role is facilitating focus groups within communities to gather feedback on what kind of spaces our community would like in our new location. I have many questions so please feel free to answer however may apply to you!
1.) How have you gathered insight/feedback from neighboring communities?
2.) Do you have any tips on how to connect with...
Beth Housewert posted a reply on Re: Hands-On House Exhibit with Real tools
Friday, Dec 15, 2023 at 2:41 PM
Said: I helped design one of these spaces at my last museum from concept to facilitation. I'd be happy to chat more about all the details. ...and Ainslie... didn't we meet up in Florida a while back? Let's catch up. Beth Hou...
Megan Dietz posted a reply on Re: Hands-On House Exhibit with Real tools
Friday, Dec 15, 2023 at 1:55 PM
Said: I don't have this at our museum, but I used to run a Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and we sold a children's tool set. It had a hammer, phillips and flathead screwdrivers, a regular pliers and a needle nose pliers, a small level, and a t...
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