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We say the basic "Science Center staff are working to repair this exhibit."  Our new out of order signs will have that phrase along with a Fun Science Fact, so the visitor has something to take away.

--Jeff--

Jeff Rosenblatt
Director, Science City & Gottlieb Planetarium
Kansas City's Science Center
 
Union Station Kansas City, Inc.
30 W. Pershing Rd.  Suite 400
Kansas City, MO  64108
Office:  816-460-2218
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Subject: Re: Out of Order Signs

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We use a fun little sign that says "Being fun can wear you out! This interactive exhibit is exhausted and is taking a short rest. Please enjoy our other exhibits in the mean time."


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> Like a typical museum, we have exhibits that break down occasionally.
> Our Operations staff will place a temporary sign on the activity until 
> we can repair it. Instead of saying 'out of order' we usually use 
> wording that says the same thing with a more positive tone such as 
> 'System Reboot in Progress...Please return soon to enjoy this 
> attraction'. I am creating new signs for our staff and wondered what 
> wording other museums use. What are some phrases you like to use?
>
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> Paul Spana
>
> Exhibits Manager
>
> Space Center Houston
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