Education
How does your institution serve the goals of educating other museum professionals and/or the community?
Boston Children's Museum conducts a variety of educational programs in the community. The Museum offers training and curriculum resources for afterschool educators. It also conducts professional development programs for preschool through middle school teachers on a variety of topics. Museum staff members regularly present at local, regional and national conferences; these are important educational opportunities for other museum professionals. Currently, Boston Children's Museum is working with the Chicago Children's Museum on an IMLS 21st Century Museum Professional grant-funded curriculum and training modules for visitor services and education staff; once completed, these will be disseminated nationally.
Promotion
What methods are used to 'get the word out' about your institution's offerings?
- Press releases/media advisories
- Web site
- Calendar
- Map
- Calendar listings
- Social media - Facebook
- Email blasts
Challenges
What are the main challenges facing the museum today?
The Museum is conducting a search for a new CEO.
Successes
Are there any recent successes you would like to highlight?
Countdown to Kindergarten - creating a permanent exhibition that will serve as the centerpiece of a wide range of programs citywide to help parents get their children ready for kindergarten. Boston Children's Museum is taking a lead in addressing the achievement gap before it even appears in schools.
Future Projects/Renovations
What do you see in the future for your institution?
Planning for Boston Children's Museum's 100th anniversary, which will celebrate the Museum's first 100 years, reflect on the history of children's museums, and look forward to the next 100 years..
Boston Children's Museum
Children's Wharf, 300 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210-1034
Tel: 617-426-6500
Fax: 617-426-1944
Museum Hours
Fri. 10-9, Sat.-Thurs. 10-5. Closed Thanksgiving; Christmas
Admission
Adults $12
senior citizens 65 & over and children 1-15 $9,
AAM members, other museum staff with ID, children under one, & members no charge.
Museum Website
www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org
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