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Category: Views from the Field

Families play at North Country Children's Museum
September 9, 2019 ACM Updates / Views from the Field

Small Town Dreams Big

With the support of its community, the North Country Children’s Museum created a state-of-the-art interactive museum in Potsdam, New York.

Caregiver-Child interaction at the Children's Museum of Tacoma
August 22, 2019 ACM Updates / Project Spotlights / Views from the Field

How Caregivers See Learning Happen in Children’s Museums

In a recent study, 70% of caregivers reported observing something about how their children learn during their children’s museum visit.

July 26, 2019 Views from the Field

7 Effective Ways to Increase Revenue for Education Programs

Raising money for educational programs is a worthy investment of your museum’s time. These 7 effective strategies will help you get started.

June 7, 2019 Views from the Field

STEM in Children’s Museums

What does STEM really mean in the context of a children’s museum, or in an early childhood area of a science center?

May 20, 2019 Project Spotlights / Views from the Field

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing

Use NASA’s free resources to join in the anniversary excitement and build awareness of your year-round opportunities!

April 5, 2019 Views from the Field

Museums Advocacy Day: Mr. Shanklin Goes to Washington!

Museums Advocacy Day 2019 took place February 25-26 in Washington, DC.

February 19, 2019 ACM Updates / Project Spotlights / Views from the Field

Museum Schools: Laboratories for Playful Learning

A children’s museum considering a school today has the benefit of learning from the experience of organizations like Portland Children’s Museum and Opal School.

February 11, 2019 Project Spotlights / Views from the Field

Celebrating Endangered Species Day at Children’s Museums

The 14th annual Endangered Species Day on May 17, 2019 provides children’s museums with an opportunity to highlight their educational programs and overall mission while also recognizing this nationwide celebration.

January 28, 2019 ACM Updates / Project Spotlights / Views from the Field

Defining Play: Practical Applications

Having a clear definition of play, on an institutional level, can strengthen a museum’s work and facilitate communication around play to stakeholders.

December 19, 2018 Project Spotlights / Views from the Field

Finding Common Ground at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose

Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose jumpstarted conversations with their Breaking Ground and Common Ground initiatives.

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