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John Richardson posted a reply on Re: Destructive Behavior
Tuesday, Aug 2, 2022 at 3:14 PM
Said: Wyatt:I see the same thing here, in Greensboro. Intentional destructive behavior is on-the-rise. We have an Operation-type exhibit in which I have to install new metal forceps about once a month, because someone bends th...
Wyatt Miller posted a reply on Re: Destructive Behavior
Tuesday, Aug 2, 2022 at 1:33 PM
Said: We have noticed it becoming a frequent occurrence at our Children's Museum, exhibits that we've either never had or had minimal issues with are suddenly wearing down and in need of repairs often. I've noticed in addition to the children...
Kelly Krumenacker posted a reply on Re: Free Wifi in the Museum
Monday, Aug 1, 2022 at 1:37 PM
Said: We have never offered WIFI for this very reason. Occasionally, parents will ask about it, but very few get upset that we don't offer it.
John Richardson posted a reply on Re: Destructive Behavior
Monday, Aug 1, 2022 at 9:07 AM
Said: Intentionally destructive behavior is a problem here, as well. We have a saying, at the Greensboro Children's Museum, and that if it's going to survive here, it had better be military grade. Most of the destructive and malic...
Justin Morales posted a reply on Re: Destructive Behavior
Saturday, Jul 30, 2022 at 2:23 PM
Said: We have seen a rise of this at our museum too, I am sadly, glad to see that we are not alone. We have started to combat this by having staff on the floor more walking around our exhibits & pop-up hands on activities.
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