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.We are considering including a Trader's Center exhibit for the new
musuem. In the Trader's Center, children  collect natural history
objects, research them, and bring them into the museum. A staff person
reviews the object, supports further research using the Trader's Center
resources, and grants points for the object that can be then be traded.

Does anyone have any information regarding to the details of such an
exhibit, specifically, recommendations on the kinds of objects accepted,
the hours of the Trader's Center, what kind of training staff would
need, space requirements for such an exhibit,  how extensive the musuem
collections need to be, and the challenges of curating such a
collection.

Any help that anyone could provide would be greatly appreciated. Feel
free to contact me via the listserve or by email.

Linda H Coulombe
Manager of Science Programs
National Children's Museum
955 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Suite 5100
Washington, DC 20024
202 675-4148
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