Laurel,

For a smaller institution, it is questionable how
successful such specific-time open houses might be.

The policy at Pittsburgh's original Buhl Planetarium
and Institute of Popular Science was to admit teachers
and clergy [upon proper identification]
free-of-charge, whenever they chose to come. This
courtesy was also extended to police officers and the
active military.

This might be a better strategy for a smaller museum.
You could publicize this policy to teachers, and
perhaps ask that they call or e-mail ahead so the
staff knows they are coming.

gaw

--- Laurel Weller <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:29:11 -0400 
From: "Laurel Weller" <[log in to unmask]> 
Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Teacher open houses 
To: [log in to unmask]

> Hello everyone,
> 
>  
> 
> My museum is considering teacher open houses as a
> way to promote our new
> educational offerings.  Any advice on the subject? 
> Have people had good
> turnouts and good results from open houses?  For
> reference, our museum is
> located in Center City, Philadelphia, and is very
> accessible via public
> transit, though parking can be a problem.  We are a
> fairly small museum with
> around 60,000 visitors a year.
> 
>  
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Laurel
> 
>  
> 
> ------------------------------
> Laurel K. Weller
> Museum Educator
> Mütter Museum
> The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
> Phone:  215-563-3737 x203
> E-Mail:  [log in to unmask]
> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>

gaw

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