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It appeals to this very small science center, as long as the price is
manageable.

Kristie Maher, SD Discovery Center, Pierre, SD
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From: "Roger Sonntag" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 1:59 PM
Subject: Very small exhibits


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>    I have a few questions about small traveling exhibits.
>
> 1. Since the very small shows will probably not be installed in the
>     normal traveling show spaces will they be connected to the same 90
>     day time slots?
>
> 2. Is there a need for shorter 30, 60, day events and or longer 120
>     & 180 day events. Is there a need for very short one week
> fundraising
>     events.
>
> 3. Would a exhibit/creative activity like this work for smaller museums?
>     The youngest children normally just hold the flying creature, while
>     the older children make their own creature, hold it in their hands,
>     and then take it home.
>
>     The reason I ask: The Animated Butterfly exhibit/activity has been
> well received at it's last two venues as part of a larger traveling
> exhibition. I have thought of offering this exhibit by itself to smaller
> museums. It has engaged 3 to 7 year olds for 10 to 20 minutes which is
> not to bad for that age group, even parents enjoy participating, For the
> next show I planing on adding a Teddy bear holding one of the flying
> butterflies. He is offering it to the children to hold.
>      This small exhibit will fit into 200 to 300 square feet of space.
> The complete exhibit can be shipped by UPS with only a minimum of
> assemble necessary. Does this design concept appeal to the smaller
> children's museum? I am interested in your comments or suggestions.
>
>        Roger Sonntag 585-338-7001 or e-mail [log in to unmask]
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