Hi, I don't know if they still do it, but if I remember correctly the
Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures at Aurora University had
a program like what you are describing.  In that case the kids actually
learned about how museums work, researched, created and installed their
own exhibit (This was with a grade school) I heard their Associate
Director Meg Bero speak about their M.A.I.Z.E program at the MPMA
conference in 2004.  You might try them. 
Tracie

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Subject: Behind the Scenes Orientations for Students

Do any museums or historic sites offer "behind the scenes" tours of
elementary 
or secondary students, that is, tours that explain how museums and
historic 
sites function?  Thanks.

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