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We are in the beginning stages of evaluating the effectiveness of
on-the-floor demonstrations & activities during peak times when school
groups are the primary audience component in the museum (Mon-Fri, 10 am -
1 pm, Oct-May).  I am hoping to find out from list members if other
museums offer "walk up & participate" demos & activities done by staff
&/or volunteers during times when school groups are in the building.
Off-list responses are fine.  I'm happy to compile the information & send
it to the list, if others are interested in the results, too.  Given the
fact that I'm sending this so close to the ASTC conference time & people
may already be out of the office, please forgive me for possibly resending
this sometime next week, too.

3 main questions:

-Do you offer demo/activity/make-n-take museum floor experiences while
school groups are in  your building?

-Do you charge admission to the museum for school groups?

-Who mainly does the activities - staff, volunteers, interns?

Thank you for any information you can provide!!

Michelle

Michelle Nichols
Education Department
Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
1300 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL  60605
312-322-0520
312-322-2257 (fax)
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http://www.adlerplanetarium.org

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