Children’s Museums and Nutrition
From teaching gardens to grocery store exhibits to partnerships with local universities, children’s museums promote healthy habits in joyful ways.
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Disaster Resources for Children’s Museums to Share with Families
Children’s Museum of Sonoma County has compiled a list of resources for families coping with trauma and disasters
What Is A Children’s Museum?
All children’s museums function across four key dimensions: local destinations, community resources, educational laboratories, and advocates for children.
11 Mascots from the Children’s Museum Field
Many children’s museums around the world have mascots that represent their museum’s mission, history, and sense of fun.
The First Four: Origin Stories of the First Children’s Museums in the United States
In the first 25 years of the 20th century, four museums for children opened in the United States: Brooklyn Children’s Museum (1899), Boston Children’s Museum (1913), the Detroit Children’s Museum (1917), and The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis (1925).
Children’s Museums Offer Free Admission to Furloughed Employees
Many ACM members around the country are offering discounted and free admission to families who have been affected by the shutdown.