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Danielle Desjardin posted a new Topic
Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Workshop Equipment - Exhibits
Let's talk workshop equipment.... specifically machines like CNCs, the Glowforge and 3D printers.
-What does your museum value most about having these machines on hand?
-What do you produce the most with these machines?
-Do you find there to be more cost savings in having the ability to produce certain items with these machines in-house vs. using an outside vendor? (If you use an outside vendor, are you using someone local or is there a general online site you us...
-What does your museum value most about having these machines on hand?
-What do you produce the most with these machines?
-Do you find there to be more cost savings in having the ability to produce certain items with these machines in-house vs. using an outside vendor? (If you use an outside vendor, are you using someone local or is there a general online site you us...
Tammy Stevenson posted a reply on Re: Food Policies in Museum
Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Said: We have a no food or drink sign made in Canva plus a specific peanut one for Summer Camps. We do enforce the policy and offer guests to go to a classroom (if available) or at the very least, go to our open rooftop. We get nega...
Erin Gallagher posted a new Topic
Monday, Jul 13, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Food Policies in Museum
Hi all!
We are a small, open concept children's museum. We have a policy of no food in exhibit areas – our lobby bench space and classroom are available for snacks and etc.
We do not currently have any allergen policies. Do any of your museums enforce any food policies related to peanuts and other common allergens? If so, how do you go about enforcing this policy?
We are a small, open concept children's museum. We have a policy of no food in exhibit areas – our lobby bench space and classroom are available for snacks and etc.
We do not currently have any allergen policies. Do any of your museums enforce any food policies related to peanuts and other common allergens? If so, how do you go about enforcing this policy?
Michele Freeman posted a reply on Re: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
Monday, Jul 13, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Said: Hello! We require our staff to annually take a virtual training through our local center for child protection that focuses on recognizing and reporting abuse. Perhaps your area has a similar resource.
Tara Knuth posted a reply on Re: Anatomically Correct Baby Doll's
Monday, Jul 13, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Said: I just heard about Miniland Dolls, but I have not researched them.
Tara Knuth
Chief Executive Officer
Lincoln Children's Museum
402.477.4000 ext. 109
1420 P Street * Lincoln, NE 68508
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