I am curious to know where the distinction is made between collecting and
non-collecting.  How do children's museums classify/inventory the
materials/objects in their exhibits?  Are there distinctions made between
consumable objects and artifact that may be cataloged into the museums
collection?  Where do collections policies/procedures fit into the Children's
Museum environment?  Please let me know what you think and how this issues
are handled in your museums.

Thanks,

Kevin Conley
Assistant Coordinator
Museum Assessment Program