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.
Category: 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.
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.
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?
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!
Museums Advocacy Day: Mr. Shanklin Goes to Washington!
Museums Advocacy Day 2019 took place February 25-26 in Washington, DC.
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.
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.
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.
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.