Terre Haute Children's Museum Building & ExhibitsLynn Hughes
The document outlines plans for exhibits at a children's science and technology museum. It includes exhibits focused on natural science, weather, paleontology, music, agriculture, bees, air pressure, senses, toddlers, ocean life, magnets, water, bubbles, paper airplanes, flight simulation, air pressure forces, and more. The goal is to provide engaging, hands-on, and unique experiences that connect to curriculum standards and spark curiosity in STEM subjects.
Exhibit Case Concept for The Children's Museum of IndianapolisKavita Singh
This case explores how popular American board games like Monopoly, Life, and Trivial Pursuit have changed over time to reflect shifts in American culture and values. The case juxtaposes original versions of the games alongside modern adaptations. Visitors are encouraged to critically examine visual differences through interactive questions and share personal memories. By considering how the games have adapted while still appealing to multiple generations, visitors can gain insight into American cultural history from the eras in which different versions were created.
Literacy Learning at the Children's Museum (LRA 2013)Caitlin Dooley
A study of young children's opportunities for literacy learning at an urban children's museum. Presented at the Literacy Research Association 2013 (Dallas, TX).
This document outlines a marketing plan for the Portland Children's Museum. It identifies the museum's target audience as women ages 25-49 who are primary caregivers for children. A media plan is proposed using outdoor advertising on public transit, magazines, radio, and AdWords to reach 380,000 people in the target area. The plan is designed to achieve over 3.8 million impressions across all channels for $150,000. Additional recommendations include revamping the museum's social media presence and pursuing public relations opportunities.
The Chicago Children’s Museum currently has an “Invention Lab” to broaden a child’s perspective on what it means to learn and innovate the world around them. As the second most visited children’s museum in the country, the museum is taking inspiration from the Tinkering School to update their lab to one that can encourage an exploration of open-ended problems, patient problem solving, adventure, and self-directed learning.
How can we create an exhibit for tinkering and innovation?
Terre Haute Children's Museum Building & ExhibitsLynn Hughes
The document outlines plans for exhibits at a children's science and technology museum. It includes exhibits focused on natural science, weather, paleontology, music, agriculture, bees, air pressure, senses, toddlers, ocean life, magnets, water, bubbles, paper airplanes, flight simulation, air pressure forces, and more. The goal is to provide engaging, hands-on, and unique experiences that connect to curriculum standards and spark curiosity in STEM subjects.
Exhibit Case Concept for The Children's Museum of IndianapolisKavita Singh
This case explores how popular American board games like Monopoly, Life, and Trivial Pursuit have changed over time to reflect shifts in American culture and values. The case juxtaposes original versions of the games alongside modern adaptations. Visitors are encouraged to critically examine visual differences through interactive questions and share personal memories. By considering how the games have adapted while still appealing to multiple generations, visitors can gain insight into American cultural history from the eras in which different versions were created.
Literacy Learning at the Children's Museum (LRA 2013)Caitlin Dooley
A study of young children's opportunities for literacy learning at an urban children's museum. Presented at the Literacy Research Association 2013 (Dallas, TX).
This document outlines a marketing plan for the Portland Children's Museum. It identifies the museum's target audience as women ages 25-49 who are primary caregivers for children. A media plan is proposed using outdoor advertising on public transit, magazines, radio, and AdWords to reach 380,000 people in the target area. The plan is designed to achieve over 3.8 million impressions across all channels for $150,000. Additional recommendations include revamping the museum's social media presence and pursuing public relations opportunities.
The Chicago Children’s Museum currently has an “Invention Lab” to broaden a child’s perspective on what it means to learn and innovate the world around them. As the second most visited children’s museum in the country, the museum is taking inspiration from the Tinkering School to update their lab to one that can encourage an exploration of open-ended problems, patient problem solving, adventure, and self-directed learning.
How can we create an exhibit for tinkering and innovation?
Portland Children's Museum Media Plan Example Michael Goswick
The proposed advertising campaign aims to increase attendance and membership at the Portland Children's Museum. It targets women ages 25-49 living in Portland and surrounding areas. The media mix includes a MAX train wrap from May to July, radio ads on morning and evening commutes, online Google AdWords, and print ads in two parenting magazines. The rollout is estimated to reach about 50 people with a frequency of 9, while the 12-month campaign aims to reach 86 people with a frequency of 13. The total budget is $200,000.
The document outlines a media plan for the Portland Children's Museum created by Black Market Media. It identifies the target audience as females aged 25-49 with children, living in the Portland metro area. The plan recommends radio, magazine, outdoor, and internet advertising. It provides details on the specific media outlets, proposed ad sizes and durations, estimated impressions, and projected costs. The goal is to increase awareness of the museum and drive ticket sales, focusing advertising in January around the opening and again in June during the start of summer.
Created by Annie Heckenberger and Alex Hillman for the "Virtual Marketing/Real Dollars" session at the InterActivity 2009 Children's Museum conference.
Las Vegas’s Discovery Children’s Museum, Lied Discovery Children’s Museum was founded as a private, nonprofit educational institution in 1984. The new museum was opened in March 2013 in the Donald W. Reynolds Discovery Center adjacent to The Smith Center in Symphony Park.
The document discusses plans for a children's museum in Mumbai, India. It proposes locating the museum in the R-City mall and dedicates space for a ticketing area, waiting area, climbing structure, activity areas for different age groups, a cardboard playroom, color room, exhibit space, cafeteria, auditorium for digital puppetry, and museum shop. Some of the activities mentioned include history of shadow puppets in India, elements of creativity, and factors of creative thinking. The museum aims to allow children to imagine, explore, and rediscover themselves through hands-on experiences.
The document discusses the Boston Children's Museum's plans to make their facilities more environmentally friendly through a project called "Project Green Kids". It outlines their goals of educating children and visitors about environmental stewardship using the building and site as teaching tools. It also describes some of the green features they intend to implement, such as a green roof to reduce stormwater runoff and urban heat island effect. It discusses the process of developing their plan, including engaging professionals and determining how to measure the project's success in achieving environmental and educational goals.
The document describes a trip to the Staten Island Children's Museum. It took place on a sunny Saturday in June. Several families attended with their children to explore the museum's interactive exhibits on science, art, and world cultures. The kids had a fun and educational day learning through play at the museum.
Kawa model case study – non directive play 2Kawa River
This document discusses a case study using the Kawa model of non-directive play therapy to evaluate a child named Ben. It provides background on Ben's difficulties including traumatic bereavement, multiple house moves, and behavioral issues at school. The therapist conceptualized Ben's life challenges using the Kawa model and established goals of play therapy to help Ben build relationships, self-esteem, and cope with his emotions. The therapist employed various play activities and evaluated improvements in Ben, his family, and school functioning over the course of therapy.
Exhibit Critique: The Children's Museum of PhoenixWest Muse
The Children's Museum of Phoenix began as the Phoenix Family Museum in 1998 with a mission to engage children and their caregivers through play. In 2001, voters approved funding to renovate the historic Monroe School building and the museum launched a capital campaign, raising $12.3 million. It officially became the Children's Museum of Phoenix in 2005 and opened in 2008. The museum prototypes exhibits and has grown to be one of the top 3 children's museums in the country, serving nearly 330,000 visitors annually through hands-on exhibits, programs, and 50,000 square feet of space.
Portland Children's Museum Media Plan Example Michael Goswick
The proposed advertising campaign aims to increase attendance and membership at the Portland Children's Museum. It targets women ages 25-49 living in Portland and surrounding areas. The media mix includes a MAX train wrap from May to July, radio ads on morning and evening commutes, online Google AdWords, and print ads in two parenting magazines. The rollout is estimated to reach about 50 people with a frequency of 9, while the 12-month campaign aims to reach 86 people with a frequency of 13. The total budget is $200,000.
The document outlines a media plan for the Portland Children's Museum created by Black Market Media. It identifies the target audience as females aged 25-49 with children, living in the Portland metro area. The plan recommends radio, magazine, outdoor, and internet advertising. It provides details on the specific media outlets, proposed ad sizes and durations, estimated impressions, and projected costs. The goal is to increase awareness of the museum and drive ticket sales, focusing advertising in January around the opening and again in June during the start of summer.
Created by Annie Heckenberger and Alex Hillman for the "Virtual Marketing/Real Dollars" session at the InterActivity 2009 Children's Museum conference.
Las Vegas’s Discovery Children’s Museum, Lied Discovery Children’s Museum was founded as a private, nonprofit educational institution in 1984. The new museum was opened in March 2013 in the Donald W. Reynolds Discovery Center adjacent to The Smith Center in Symphony Park.
The document discusses plans for a children's museum in Mumbai, India. It proposes locating the museum in the R-City mall and dedicates space for a ticketing area, waiting area, climbing structure, activity areas for different age groups, a cardboard playroom, color room, exhibit space, cafeteria, auditorium for digital puppetry, and museum shop. Some of the activities mentioned include history of shadow puppets in India, elements of creativity, and factors of creative thinking. The museum aims to allow children to imagine, explore, and rediscover themselves through hands-on experiences.
The document discusses the Boston Children's Museum's plans to make their facilities more environmentally friendly through a project called "Project Green Kids". It outlines their goals of educating children and visitors about environmental stewardship using the building and site as teaching tools. It also describes some of the green features they intend to implement, such as a green roof to reduce stormwater runoff and urban heat island effect. It discusses the process of developing their plan, including engaging professionals and determining how to measure the project's success in achieving environmental and educational goals.
The document describes a trip to the Staten Island Children's Museum. It took place on a sunny Saturday in June. Several families attended with their children to explore the museum's interactive exhibits on science, art, and world cultures. The kids had a fun and educational day learning through play at the museum.
Kawa model case study – non directive play 2Kawa River
This document discusses a case study using the Kawa model of non-directive play therapy to evaluate a child named Ben. It provides background on Ben's difficulties including traumatic bereavement, multiple house moves, and behavioral issues at school. The therapist conceptualized Ben's life challenges using the Kawa model and established goals of play therapy to help Ben build relationships, self-esteem, and cope with his emotions. The therapist employed various play activities and evaluated improvements in Ben, his family, and school functioning over the course of therapy.
Exhibit Critique: The Children's Museum of PhoenixWest Muse
The Children's Museum of Phoenix began as the Phoenix Family Museum in 1998 with a mission to engage children and their caregivers through play. In 2001, voters approved funding to renovate the historic Monroe School building and the museum launched a capital campaign, raising $12.3 million. It officially became the Children's Museum of Phoenix in 2005 and opened in 2008. The museum prototypes exhibits and has grown to be one of the top 3 children's museums in the country, serving nearly 330,000 visitors annually through hands-on exhibits, programs, and 50,000 square feet of space.