Sharon Feldman wrote:
>
> Dear All,
>
> I'm trying to find out what the ratio should be of exhibition spaces to
> administration spaces of the ideal interactive children's museum.  I'd be
> very grateful for any thoughts that you might have on the subject to help
> us with the planning of a new children's museum,
>
> Please respond off-list,
> Many thanks in advance,
>
> Sharon Feldman
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Sharon,
I think that it depends of your project, it depends of the building, it
depends of the money....

The Please Touch Museum of Philadelphia US has a ratio of 35% for the
exhibits, 25% office, 25% public space, 15% storage  for a total square
footage of 38,000.

The Hamilton Children's Museum of Hamilton, Ont. Canada has a ratio of
50% exhibits, 40% office, 5% public space, 5% storage for a total square
footage of 2,000.

You see, there is a lot of possibility. These information are available
in the AYM directory.

You can contact the Association of Youth Museums at the e-mail address:
[log in to unmask] The contact is Valerie Borden, Association assistant.

Marie-Josee Lebel
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