This post was produced in collaboration with the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) and crossposted on the ACM blog. Museums across the country are navigating a critical moment: the urgent need to challenge systemic racism in our communities and institutions alongside the interconnected effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated economic stress. To effectively respond to […]
This post was produced in collaboration with the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) and crossposted on the ACM blog. In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, museums—like so many other institutions and sectors—are being asked to reimagine themselves: Will hands-on exhibits ever be the same? When and how can we reopen safely for our staff and
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Last week, the seventh cohort of CCLI (Cultural Competence Learning Institute) met in Washington, DC, to kick off their efforts toward advancing cultural competency at their institutions. The six museums selected for the competitive program are: The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst, Massachusetts Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Michigan International Museum of Art
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By Jenni Martin, Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose Success for museums in the 21st century depends on embracing organizational change to meaningfully connect with new and diverse audiences. But how do we do this? What strategies will be most helpful to ensure that our museums have the capacity and the know-how to effectively practice
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