I'm really enjoying this discussion, as in my other life I am a producer and
director of theater, dance and opera.  I've always maintained that kids are
the best audiences as they are the most honest.  If they are bored, they
don't pretend to be enjoying it.  I've always had my daughter from the age of
21/2 on, at final dress rehearsals and even earlier.  She is a terrific
audience and as soon as she begins to squirm, I know we are missing
something.  Museums are like theaters, you need to direct the eye, challenge
the mind and capture the heart, if you miss any of those bases you are going
to lose your audience.  Reallly good exhibits capture kids too.  Best, M

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