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Jeff

I agree that presenting the time that you're open as "Preview Days" or a
"Sneak Peek" of the upcoming museum is the best way to go.

We're doing something similar by having general admission hours this summer
but our grand opening isn't until September. Although we won't be closing after
the grand opening as you are, we'll be experiencing ongoing construction for
a while.

Good luck.

Deron Ash
Director of Education
Imagine Nation Children's Museum
Bristol, CT
www.imaginenationmuseum.org



> ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
> Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related
> institutions.
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>
> i'm working with a small non-profit that is already committed to opening in
> early september, but then, in the worst case scenario,  may be forced to shut
> down at the end of december, for rennovations, for the folllowing  3 months.
>
>
> the question none of us can answer is what impact opening/closing will have
> on perception in the community.  (board understands the predicament, so
> disappointing the board is not an issue).
>
> this is a 21,000 square foot facility.
>
> i'm wondering if any of you have found yourself in the same unfortunate
> situation, or even in the same universe!
>
> any brilliant suggestions for mitigating the impact, short of not opening,
> would be more than welcome and, hey, if it works, i'll share the results with
> everyone!
>
> thanks in advance!
>
>
>
> Jeff Courtman
> Mind-Works
> 4026 Richmond Ave
> Shreveport, LA  71106
> 214.450.8872
>
>


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