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I can't advise you on your pricing question but
it is true that most museums and centers have
a harder time attracting teens.  This is due to a
variety of factors including their not wanting to be
around their families as much as they did as kids,
their being more involved in sports, classes and
clubs, etc.

One way many organizations have found to get
them in the door is to recruit them as teen
volunteers.  It takes some planning and some
hand holding, but it can be a great addition for
the teens and for your visitors.

David

David Taylor
AHHA Museum Services
  "Now I Understand"
    (206) 363-8126
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http://www.AHHA-MuseumServices.com

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> From: Bridget Rigas <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: Informal Science Education Network
> Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2003 12:07:32 -0500
> Subject: Child Admission Prices

> Hello!
> At our museum we are currently discussing changing the children admissions
> definition.  Currently, Children (3-17) are $3 and Students (with an ID)
> are $5.   It has been suggested that it should be Children (3-12)  $3
> dollars and Children (13-18) are $5 and Students (with an ID) continue to
> be $5.
>
> I did some quick research with area museums (upstate New York) and found
> that most define children between the ages of 3-17.  I am interested in
> other museums' definitions of children  and how this relates to admission
> prices.  Also, I have heard that teenagers are one demographic group that
> don't usually attend museums.  I was wondering if any one could suggestions
> sources around teenagers as visitors.   Thank you!

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