CHILDREN’S MUSEUMS PURPOSES. PRACTICES, AND PLAY Zach Marvin and Katherine Bartos.

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CHILDREN’S MUSEUMS PURPOSES. PRACTICES, AND PLAY Zach Marvin and Katherine Bartos

INTRODUCTION 30 museums 4 countries 20 years

HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT Brooklyn Children’s Museum Philosophy Discovery room Adult facilitators- 1920’s Creative exhibits- 1960’s Increase in numbers

DEFINING User friendly Interactive Hands-on Attractive Non-threatening Stimulating environment

MISSION/GOALS Learning Interactive/Hands-on Fun/Enjoyment Play Creativity/Imagination Discovery Children/Families Multi Cultural

MODELS Diverse facilities Specific programming Interactive exhibits Children’s gallery or room Permanent vs. temporary Scale over time

EXHIBITS Fostering pretend play Regional and country-specific International or multicultural Arts Science and Technology

TECHNOLOGY More varied and high-tech What is the purpose? Area of debate Balance

OUTREACH ACTIVITIES Community involvement Loaning of materials Mobile exhibits Collaboration Libraries Bookstores Rental facility Sponsors

CHALLENGES Funding Attendance Publicity Appeal to all Documenting effects Family participation/interaction

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