Yes, we have two family restrooms in our KidZone area.  Prior to the
renovation of this "enclosed" exhibit,  visitors had to leave the space to
use the facilities.  During the renovation we enclosed the restrooms within
the exhibit.  We opted for Family Restrooms because it seemed to meet the
needs of the visitors (various caregivers with children).  It is working out
very well.  Our staff does not have to continuously monitor the door every
time someone needs to leave to use the restroom and caregivers do not have
to worry about taking strollers/other children with them outside of the
room. We have two family restrooms in the space, so waiting for one to
become available is not much of a problem. We are considering adding a
Family Restroom to another exhibit space that is undergoing renovation.

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Scott Alvey
Exhibits Manager
Louisville Science Center
727 West Main Street
Louisville, KY  40202
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Judy Koke [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thursday, August 26, 1999 11:55 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      family restrooms
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> Does your museum already have, or are you considering a Family Restroom?
> What made you decide to install a family restroom?  Is it well utilized?
> Inquiring minds want to know - thanks,
>
> Judy Koke
> Exhibit Evaluator
> Denver Museum of Natural History
> (303) 370-6341
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